The Iowa Hawkeyes are very much the epitome of every Big Ten stereotype. When the condescening eSECpn talking heads say things like "14-13, that's such a Big Ten score" or "it wouldn't be highlights of a Big Ten game without a 2-yard TD run," they're thinking of Iowa. It's more than just the Big Ten West, which is now defunct, but still lives on, inside all of us, and always … [Read more...] about #20 Iowa Hawkeyes at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, Broadcast Info
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David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast
If you watched the Chicago Bears 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, you might remember the broadcast showing some solid drone footage over the new Ryan Field. The Amazon Prime broadcast also shouted out the Northwestern University Marching Band, while they were performing at halftime, at Soldier Field. Overall, it was a great de facto … [Read more...] about David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast
Jeremiah Smith, a Growing Defense and a 6-1 Ohio State Team at the Bye
Seven games in, Ohio State has a 6-1 record, a 4-0 mark in the Big Ten, two road wins over ranked teams and a No. 3 ranking in the AP poll heading into the bye. The jump to No. 3 came on a weekend when five of the top seven teams lost. It's also got a quarterback injury to work through and five demanding games left. The bye week arrives at a useful time to look back at what has … [Read more...] about Jeremiah Smith, a Growing Defense and a 6-1 Ohio State Team at the Bye
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
In every game against an FBS opponent this season, Rutgers has given up at least 28 points. They gave up 37 or more against UMass, USC and Indiana. Northwestern Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly must feel like a kid looking forward to Christmas Eve for this game. The Northwestern Wildcats have a high octane offense, with a three-pronged attack at tailback. The system perfectly … [Read more...] about Rutgers Scarlet Knights at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings
You can crank up the old school Eminem and Kanye West, because the early to mid 2000s are back! At least they are from a Big Ten basketball perspective. Yes, the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans are once the class of the conference. Both were #1 seeds in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Both made the Final Four in 2005. … [Read more...] about Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings
Northwestern’s Offense Perfectly Complements New Ryan Field
The Northwestern Wildcats football program not only has a brand new, state-of-the-art, premium quality stadium. They have a cutting-edge, high-octane offense that makes watching football there fun and enjoyable. For all that is right with new Ryan Field, the best part about seeing a game there is the fact that Chip Kelly is the offensive coordinator, calling plays. … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Offense Perfectly Complements New Ryan Field
Can Pat Ryan Solve the Chicago Bears Stadium Search Debacle?
Friday night, the New Ryan Field, the costliest stadium ever built primarily for college football, opens for business. The completely privately funded, $875,000,000 venue, opens when the Northwestern Wildcats host the Penn State Nittany Lions. This is, quite literally, the House that Pat Ryan built. So it naturally invites the question, can he help get it done for the … [Read more...] about Can Pat Ryan Solve the Chicago Bears Stadium Search Debacle?
Northwestern Christens New Building By Blowing the Doors Off Penn State
The Northwestern Wildcats may soon be nationally ranked. They came into the most anticipated game of the season, the very first one ever at new Ryan Field, as slight underdogs. The Wildcats did a whole lot more than just cover the spread! They blew out Penn State 34-13, in a game that was even more lopsided than it sounds. The Cats pulled away early, racing out to a 24-7 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Christens New Building By Blowing the Doors Off Penn State
Penn State at Northwestern, New Ryan Field Opener, Game Preview, Prediction
It's here- the "circle the date on the calendar" moment for Northwestern University and their football program. Friday night sees the Wildcats move into their new $875,000,000 home, after saying goodbye to their temporary domicile, Northwestern Medicine Field, at Martin Stadium on Sept. 19. The Cats sent the venue off in style, blowing out "Coach Prime" Deion Sanders and his … [Read more...] about Penn State at Northwestern, New Ryan Field Opener, Game Preview, Prediction
Exclusive with Jeremiah Johnson: on His Closeness with Dante Moore, What he Learned From Kenyon Sadiq, More
There is a distinct possibility that the 2027 NFL Draft's top tight end will be selected out of Oregon, in the form of Jeremiah Johnson. If that does happen, then mighty Oregon will have produced the first tight end selection in back-to-back NFL Drafts. Kenyon Sadiq is the was the number one tight end selected in 2026, as he went #16 overall to the New York Jets. Johnson … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Jeremiah Johnson: on His Closeness with Dante Moore, What he Learned From Kenyon Sadiq, More