Just like "January. February. Izzo" should not be a thing anymore, it may be time to retire the Michigan State "No Fly Zone" as well. It's more like deregulated, laissez-faire airspace these days, as Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson threw three TD passes (tying a career high he’s set nine times before) to lead the Wildcats to a massive 29-19 upset victory over the #20 … [Read more...] about Clayton Thorson Has Career Day, Carries Northwestern to Upset over #20 MSU
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#20 Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Absolutely nutty things can happen when the Michigan State Spartans and Northwestern Wildcats get together. Last year's meeting in Evanston took three overtimes to decide, as NU won 39-31. The last time the Cats went up to Sparta, they ruined Homecoming by winning 54-40 in a game that was actually more lopsided, at least in the second half, than that sounds. In 2006, … [Read more...] about #20 Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Recapping the Momentum Swings as Northwestern Blows Upset Chance vs Michigan
The Northwestern Wildcats, who entered their home meeting with the #14 Michigan Wolverines as two touchdown underdogs, went up 17-0 before eventually falling 20-17. Instead of doing a traditional game recap, we're just going to post a revised version of our updates that we did for CBS Sports national radio "Eye on College Football." Before calling in our updates, we typed … [Read more...] about Recapping the Momentum Swings as Northwestern Blows Upset Chance vs Michigan
#14 Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
The #14 Michigan Wolverines travel to the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday for a game that both teams really need to have if they are going to realize their 2018 season goals. For Michigan, this could be loss number two and that kiboshes any college football playoff hopes. For Northwestern, they are coming off consecutive home losses, the last being an inexcusable and … [Read more...] about #14 Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Northwestern Starting RB Jeremy Larkin Diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis; Retires
Northwestern starting running back Jeremy Larkin has other things to focus on, and they go above and beyond preparing for Michigan's vaunted defense this Saturday. Larkin, the focal point of the Wildcats offense, has retired from football, effective immediately. He'll now begin the process of transitioning to life after football. Larkin was recently diagnosed with cervical … [Read more...] about Northwestern Starting RB Jeremy Larkin Diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis; Retires
Montre Hartage, Northwestern Secondary Have Off Day vs Duke Blue Devils
Senior cornerback Montre Hartage could have the highest NFL draft stock of anyone on this 2018 Northwestern football team, but even his skill set couldn't save the Cats at home versus Duke today. On a day with autumn like conditions, winter has come to the Wildcats' nine game winning streak (which had been the longest among all FBS teams), as they fell 21-7 at Ryan … [Read more...] about Montre Hartage, Northwestern Secondary Have Off Day vs Duke Blue Devils
Rondale Moore: What it’s Like to Try and Defend Purdue’s Electric Playmaker
Rondale Moore announced his presence to the college football world with authority Thursday night. All the Purdue true freshman wide receiver from New Albany, Indiana did in his very first collegiate game was break Purdue’s 46-year old record for most all-purpose yards in a contest with 313 yards. In a 31-27 loss to Northwestern he rushed twice for 79 yards, including a … [Read more...] about Rondale Moore: What it’s Like to Try and Defend Purdue’s Electric Playmaker
RB Jeremy Larkin the Constant, as Northwestern Shuffles QBs in Win over Purdue
When the Northwestern football community speaks of tonight's 31-27 upset win at Purdue, the first topic will undoubtedly be the rotating quarterbacks that Coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff employed. QB1 Clayton Thorson and QB2 T.J. Green alternated series, and if this confuses you, well, we’ll get to that later. And we promise you, you’ll feel even more confused. While that … [Read more...] about RB Jeremy Larkin the Constant, as Northwestern Shuffles QBs in Win over Purdue
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview, Prediction
For both the Purdue Boilermakers and the Northwestern Wildcats, there is no “easing into” the 2018 season. They face one another in a pivotal Big Ten West division clash that takes place two days before the season begins in earnest for most everybody else. All eyes will be upon the nationally televised contest that features a mystery at the most important position of all, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview, Prediction
College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
It's really astounding when you think about it- in an era when almost no one is willing to pay for news content, recruiting services can survive and thrive off a subscription-based business model. The year-round extensive coverage of college recruiting, at every step in the process, has destroyed media coverage of college sports. It's not just the rise of the … [Read more...] about College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex