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Griffin Wilde Establishes Himself as 2025 Northwestern Focal Point

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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

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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

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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

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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

Wide Receivers a Major Question Mark for Northwestern Football in 2025

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Northwestern football needs to make a lot of improvements in 2025, if they are to recover from last year's 4-8 season. Improving the passing game is job 1, right at the top of the do list. Northwestern has a great transfer portal quarterback in Preston Stone, and thus, a good foundation to build around. However, Stone is going to need some stellar wide receivers to work … [Read more...] about Wide Receivers a Major Question Mark for Northwestern Football in 2025

Top 5 Most Electric College Athletes of the Last 20 Years

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College sports are all about energy. While stats and scores matter, it’s the athletes who light up the field or court with something extra — a spark, a presence, a vibe — who capture the hearts of fans and change the game entirely. Over the last two decades, some college athletes have stood out not just for their talent, but for the way they turned every game into an … [Read more...] about Top 5 Most Electric College Athletes of the Last 20 Years

When Northwestern Football Was Once Cutting Edge on Offense

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As the new millennium began, the Northwestern Wildcats were at the forefront of offensive schematics in national college football. The Cats were the 2000 Big Ten co-champions (with Michigan and Purdue), thanks in large part to the spread-option system that they were running on offense. Head Coach Randy Walker, and offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, installed a system built … [Read more...] about When Northwestern Football Was Once Cutting Edge on Offense

Northwestern WR A.J. Henning: 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile

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Happy NFL Draft Day Northwestern Wildcats fans! One Cats player to watch, as this draft plays out over the next three days is wide receiver A.J. Henning. The speedy Michigan Wolverines transfer matches Xander Mueller with a day three grade. Other than A.J. Henning and Xander Mueller, it's doubtful that Northwestern sees anybody get else drafted. The 2025 NFL Draft will be … [Read more...] about Northwestern WR A.J. Henning: 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile

Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How

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There is no such thing as a spring college football game. It is not a game. Period. It is an exhibition intra-squad scrimmage. I will die on this hill. I'll never accept the idea that there is such a thing as a college football "spring game." Not a "GAME," but practice. We're talking about practice (Ok now that I got my A.I. not artificial intelligence, but Allen Iverson, … [Read more...] about Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How