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.
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said he would list Robbins as day-to-day, and said Robbins is "progressing."
Matt Harris is not listed, but Fitzgerald said he expects Harris to be back. That would presumably push Keith Watkins back to the second string, and bump Montre Hartage off the two-deep.
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.B. Butler |
| Right Guard | Matt Frazier | Brad North |
| Right Tackle | Eric Olson | Tommy Doles |
| Starter/1st String | Backup/2nd String | |
| Defensive End | Dean Lowry | Xavier Washington |
| Defensive Tackle | Jordan Thompson | Max Chapman |
| Defensive Tackle | Tyler Lancaster | Greg Kuhar |
| Defensive End | Deonte Gibson | Ifeadi Odenigbo |
| SAM Linebacker | Drew Smith | Joseph Jones |
| MIKE Linebacker | Anthony Walker | Cameron Queiro |
| WILL Linebacker | Jaylen Prater | Nate Hall |
| Cornerback | Keith Watkins II | Marcus McShepard |
| Safety | Traveon Henry | Jared McGee |
| Safety | Godwin Igwebuike | Terrance Brown |
| Cornerback | Nick VanHoose | Montre Hartage |
| Starter/1st String | Backup/2nd String | |
| Kicker | Jack Mitchell | Arthur Omilian |
| Punter | Hunter Niswander | Matt Micucci |
| Kickoff Specialist | Jack Mitchell | Matt Micucci |
| Kick Returner | Solomon Vault | Jelani Roberts |
| Punt Returner | Miles Shuler | Nick VanHoose |
| Long Snapper | Chris Fitzpatrick |