Season-final Elo for all four rated units. These are the opponent-strength values every player performance against Northwestern (MN) is judged with.
| Season | Rush Offense | Pass Offense | Rush Defense | Pass Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 912 | 1044 | 1046 | 1102 |
| 2024 | 952 | 1091 | 1061 | 1069 |
| 2023 | 897 | 1065 | 1114 | 1048 |
| 2022 | 930 | 1018 | 1115 | 1060 |
| 2021 | 934 | 994 | 1136 | 1048 |
| 2020 | 970 | 1010 | 1202 | 1072 |
| 2019 | 988 | 1011 | 1218 | 1082 |
| 2018 | 965 | 1023 | 1244 | 1112 |
| 2017 | 1014 | 1023 | 1245 | 1114 |
| 2016 | 1068 | 1060 | 1250 | 1113 |
| 2015 | 1118 | 1066 | 1250 | 1122 |
| 2014 | 1144 | 1096 | 1204 | 1093 |
| 2013 | 1110 | 1102 | 1180 | 1072 |
| 2012 | 1134 | 1090 | 1134 | 1074 |
| 2011 | 1083 | 1082 | 1105 | 1076 |