Northwestern has released its official depth chart for its Week 10 game against Penn State, and there is one major change. C.J. Robbins is not listed after missing the Week 8 game against Nebraska. Jordan Thompson, a true freshman, has taken his place in the starting lineup.
The other changes of note are on special teams. Here's the complete depth chart:
Changes in bold italics
| Starter/1st String | Backup/2nd String | |
| Quarterback | Clayton Thorson | Zack Oliver OR Matt Alviti |
| Running Back | Justin Jackson | Warren Long |
| X-Receiver | Cameron Dickerson | Garrett Kidd |
| Y-Receiver | Christian Jones | Austin Carr |
| Z-Receiver | Miles Shuler | Mike McHugh |
| Superback | Dan Vitale | Garrett Dickerson |
| Left Tackle | Blake Hance | Geoff Mogus |
| Left Guard | Geoff Mogus | Shane Mertz |
| Center | Ian Park | J. |