The NCAA adopted a new redshirt rule this season, which allows players to play in up to four games in a season without using a season of eligibility. So far, eight true freshmen have played for Northwestern this season, out of 24 total true freshmen on the roster. Here’s how many games each of those eight has played this season.
| Player | Games played |
|---|---|
| Player | Games played |
| Charlie Mangieri | 6 |
| JJ Jefferson | 5 |
| Greg Newsome II | 4 |
| Isaiah Bowser | 3 |
| Devin O'Rourke | 3 |
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