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
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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
Safety Robert Fitzgerald Leads Northwestern in Every Way, as 2026 Season Kicks Off
In safety Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern has a truly recognized leader. Named one of the six team captains for this season, he was also one of the three players chosen to represent the team at Big Ten Media Days. However, the biggest honor bestowed upon Robert Fitzgerald so far, is the #1 jersey. It's a very special plaudit within the Northwestern football program. It's … [Read more...] about Safety Robert Fitzgerald Leads Northwestern in Every Way, as 2026 Season Kicks Off
Chip Kelly is the Star of the 2026 Northwestern Football Team
It's very rare to see a coordinator be the most household name within a college football program. However, there is no doubt about it, Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly is the biggest brand name individual on this current Northwestern Wildcats football team. Typically, it's the starting quarterback, or maybe a high-flying skill position player. Or a blue chip level NFL Draft … [Read more...] about Chip Kelly is the Star of the 2026 Northwestern Football Team
Northwestern Wildcats Slowly, Quietly Building a NBA Draft Tradition
Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the #55 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft this past week. Martinelli became the second Northwestern Wildcats draft pick in the past two years, joining Brooks Barnhizer, who went #44 overall to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025. This is the first time that the Northwestern Wildcats have enjoyed NBA Draft picks in … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Slowly, Quietly Building a NBA Draft Tradition
Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
The Northwestern Wildcats will have a very special Senior Night when the #8 Purdue Boilermakers come to town in midweek. Nick Martinelli, last season's Big Ten scoring champion, who leads the league in points per game again this term, will play his final home game. The Glenview, Illinois native, so i.e. the local kid, will have a massive cheering contingent on hand for this … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
Northwestern Football Preview: GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Central Michigan
There is one more Northwestern football game left to play this season- the GameAbove Sports Bowl against Central Michigan. It's the second year of this specific branding for the Detroit bowl game, which began its life at the Motor City Bowl in 1997. It was renamed the Pizza Bowl for 2009-2013 (they shoud have kept this, it's by far the best name that this bowl has ever had) … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Preview: GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Central Michigan
Northwestern Basketball Has a Lot to Figure Out Defensively
The first Saturday in December is obviously known to college sports fans as conference championship day. Football takes center stage today, but there was a great college basketball slate on tap today as well. The 2025-26 Northwestern basketball team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes 86-82 today, in what is the same matchup as the 2018 and 2020 Big Ten football title game, both … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Has a Lot to Figure Out Defensively
Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)
Last night did not go their way as the Northwestern football program lost at Illinois, to finish the season 6-6. The Illini defense came up with four takeaways on the night, on NU quarterback Preston Stone had yet another poor performance. Overshadowing the result however, was the weather, as more than a foot of snow fell on Memorial Stadium in Champaign, a new record for the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)
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