It's the LOL Bowl, the Land of Lincoln trophy or LOL trophy game. Or you could call it "the hat," the Lincoln hat, or LOL HAT game. What ever you want to call it, it's the Illinois Fighting Illini versus the Northwestern Wildcats, and it will be under the lights on Saturday night. the first November night game in Gies Memorial Stadium history. Doing something different for … [Read more...] about Illini vs Northwestern: LOL HAT Trophy Game Preview, Prediction
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Northwestern Football: Most Likely Bowl Game Destinations
Eighth time's the charm. The Northwestern football program got their first win ever at Wrigley Field, in their eighth try, in what will also be their final game at the venue. The 38-35 decision over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday was an extremely meaningful win too, as it secured bowl eligibility. That's massive, as it now means two bowl games in the first three … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Most Likely Bowl Game Destinations
Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
This is it- the final Northwestern Wildcats football game at Wrigley Field. The series at the Friendly Confines will not continue once the Cats move into the new digs. At least not for any time in the foreseeable future. They've lost all six here in recent years, so NU will be extra motivated to finally break the streak, and leave the Friendly Confines with a chance to Fly … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
David Braun Strongly Rants Against Idea of Moral Victories
Heading into the final seconds of today's clash with #18 Michigan, Northwestern held a 22-21 lead. However, Dominic Zvada kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, and the 'Cats fell 24-22. When Northwestern head coach David Braun met the media afterward, he was fired up. And I do mean FIRED UP! … [Read more...] about David Braun Strongly Rants Against Idea of Moral Victories
Sources: Northwestern Discontinuing Wrigley Field Series After this Season
Saturday marks the final chance for Northwestern Wildcats football to notch a win at Wrigley Field in the modern era. Minnesota comes in on Saturday (11am, BTN) for what will be the Wildcats home finale of the 2025 season. They'll move into the new Ryan Field next season, and when they do, there will be no more "home" games at Wrigley Field. That is according to sources … [Read more...] about Sources: Northwestern Discontinuing Wrigley Field Series After this Season
#18 Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction
Here it is- the first game of what is essentially a three game season for the Northwestern Wildcats. They will host the #18 Michigan Wolverines at Wrigley Field on Saturday, and at 5-4, a win here makes them bowl eligible. The latest NU bowl projections have them going to most likely to the Rate Bowl in Phoenix, although some project the Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx. An L … [Read more...] about #18 Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction
Griffin Wilde Establishes Himself as 2025 Northwestern Focal Point
We're halfway through the season, and Northwestern Wildcats football has found their focal point. You could call him their talisman even- wide receiver and transfer portal pickup Griffin Wilde. In the preseason, it had been thought that the high impact transfer was set to be quarterback Preston Stone. However, the former SMU signal caller has had a pretty rough start to the … [Read more...] about Griffin Wilde Establishes Himself as 2025 Northwestern Focal Point
#4 Oregon Ducks at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
The FOX Big Noon Kickoff show is coming to Evanston! Yes, the #4 Oregon Ducks will visit the Northwestern Wildcats, and FOX's answer to ESPN College Gameday, which a lot of people like to call "Big NUDE Kickoff" will be there. It will be Ducks on the lake at Northwestern's temporary lakeside venue, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. So why did Big Noon (or Nude) … [Read more...] about #4 Oregon Ducks at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
Preston Stone Could Make or Break 2025 Northwestern Football Season
At all levels of football, the starting quarterback is the face of the team. All the QB cliches are true- "the most important position in sports," "it all starts with the quarterback" etc. etc. For the third season in a row, Northwestern football will be led by a transfer signal caller in his final season of collegiate eligibility. This time, it's Preston Stone from Southern … [Read more...] about Preston Stone Could Make or Break 2025 Northwestern Football Season
2025 Northwestern Football Will be Led by Anto Saka, Joseph Himon II
Credit Northwestern football coach David Braun, he understands what Big Ten Media Days are all about- marketing and promotion. It's an event where you bring your best and brightest; the faces of your program. Yesterday saw the announcement of Big Ten Media Days player attendees, and this is who will be representing the Northwestern football program: redshirt-junior running … [Read more...] about 2025 Northwestern Football Will be Led by Anto Saka, Joseph Himon II