Your 2018 Notre Dame football team is currently 9-0, having just bested the Northwestern Wildcats 31-21 in Evanston. Notre Dame entered the game ranked third in the AP and coaches' polls, and fourth in the College Football Playoff rankings- the only poll that truly matters these days. If ND is unable to stay perfect in their final three games- will their playoff chances … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: Who is the Biggest Remaining Obstacle to a CFP Berth?
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Why 2018 Northwestern is Sort of Like 2016-17 Manchester United
As the tired cliché goes “you can only play the opponents in front of you.” Building off that, you can’t control who is in your league, and how strong or weak they are. Another shopworn platitude “a win’s a win” is certainly true, especially in cases where the sample size, the opportunities for wins, losses and draws were significant. These lessons certainly applied to … [Read more...] about Why 2018 Northwestern is Sort of Like 2016-17 Manchester United
Northwestern Football: the Road Map to a Big Ten Title Game Appearance
If you're tired of seeing Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game all the time, well, a.) you're far from alone, and b.) it looks like a change could be coming. The Badgers now face very long odds of getting back to Indianapolis this year. The first Saturday in December could see the Badgers football team doing some Christmas shopping, playing blast golf, watching the conference … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: the Road Map to a Big Ten Title Game Appearance
Tommy Rees Exclusive: Notre Dame QB Coach Prepares for De Facto Homecoming Game
Northwestern's Ryan Field should be rocking Saturday night when undefeated and #3 Notre Dame come calling for the first time since 1976. It will be extra special for Tommy Rees, Notre Dame quarterbacks coach and one of the most accomplished passers in school history. Rees is a Lake Forest native who grew up a bit of a Northwestern fan. He attended a lot of Wildcats games in … [Read more...] about Tommy Rees Exclusive: Notre Dame QB Coach Prepares for De Facto Homecoming Game
#3 Notre Dame Football Game Preview, Prediction: Week 9 at Northwestern Wildcats
As Notre Dame football continues to push towards the college football playoff, Saturday night's trip to Northwestern might be a sneaky tough hurdle to clear. The Wildcats are substantial underdogs, but they always get up for Notre Dame; always. That's partially because the Wildcats honestly believe that their program could or should be on par with ND. The two institutions … [Read more...] about #3 Notre Dame Football Game Preview, Prediction: Week 9 at Northwestern Wildcats
#20 Wisconsin Football Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats
When #20 Wisconsin football visits Northwestern on Saturday, it could be the de facto Big Ten West Division championship game; maybe. After all, these are two teams on top of the division, and we're already halfway through the season. NU is in first place in the division at 4-1, with the Badgers right behind them at 3-1. However, third place Iowa (3-1) seems to be the trendy … [Read more...] about #20 Wisconsin Football Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern PK Drew Luckenbaugh Raising the Bar By Developing New App
Northwestern's back-up placekicker Drew Luckenbaugh was thrust into duty this week when first-stringer, Charlie Kuhbander went down with an injury. Luckenbaugh's first career field-goal attempt Saturday went about as poorly as possible. He anticipated his initial attempt, a 42 yard effort, with so much gusto that he actually kicked it before it was fully placed, and the … [Read more...] about Northwestern PK Drew Luckenbaugh Raising the Bar By Developing New App
Northwestern Deny Nebraska Cornhuskers, Scott Frost First Win of the Year; in Tweets
Congratulations to the Northwestern Wildcats, on their overcoming a double digit deficit to defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers and deny them their first win of the season. The Cats claimed the NU Bowl 34-31 in OT. Nebraska coach Scott Frost came extremely close to achieving his first win as the leader of his alma mater, but that milestone will have to wait. If they can't knock … [Read more...] about Northwestern Deny Nebraska Cornhuskers, Scott Frost First Win of the Year; in Tweets
Nebraska Football Game Preview: Week Six at Northwestern Wildcats
I can only describe the current state of Nebraska football by invoking the words of C. Montgomery Burns during "Last Exit to Springfield," an episode of The Simpsons widely considered to be among the best of all time. Mr. Burns told Waylon Smithers: "oh it didn't use to be like this. It didn't use to be like this at all." Among the 128 FBS programs, Nebraska is one of ten to … [Read more...] about Nebraska Football Game Preview: Week Six at Northwestern Wildcats
Michigan State #1, Purdue #2 in Big Ten Basketball Preseason Power Rankings
Believe it or not, Big Ten basketball media day is Thursday. Yes, hoops talking season arrives though it may not feel like it, given the 80+ degree temperatures in much of Big Ten country currently. Some schools have actually already had their media days, and you know what that means- overlap season is here. So while every single outlet on the planet is posting Big Ten … [Read more...] about Michigan State #1, Purdue #2 in Big Ten Basketball Preseason Power Rankings