Who's Hat? Well right now it's Northwestern's Land of Lincoln hat trophy, but it appears they'll really have their work cut for them in terms of keeping it. The Illini are receiving votes in the College Football Playoff right now while Northwestern appears to have shut down operations for the season already. In getting blown out 50-6, by a very mediocre Michigan team, the … [Read more...] about #22 Illini vs Northwestern at Wrigley Field: Land of Lincoln Trophy Game Preview
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New Northwestern Football Stadium Renderings Unveiled
Monday saw the Northwestern football program unveil more artist renderings of their new stadium, the new Ryan Field, which is slated to open in 2026. In the new venue, capacity will be 35,000 which is a decrease from the old building which held 47,000. But obviously this new home field will have a lot more bang for the buck. Wildcats fans, as well as fans of other Big Ten teams … [Read more...] about New Northwestern Football Stadium Renderings Unveiled
Northwestern Wildcats Bowl Game Chances Are Fading Fast
The magic of David Braun's first season leading the Northwestern Wildcats has fully dissipated now. Absolutely no one, at all, expected the Wildcats to finish above .500 in the Big Ten, and to make (and win) a bowl game, but a huge credit to Braun and his staff for making that happen. Expectations weren't sky high for the Cats entering this season, but thus far, Northwestern is … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Bowl Game Chances Are Fading Fast
Northwestern Wildcats Show Passing Game Promise in Loss to Indiana
Northwestern Wildcats fell, at home, to the 23rd ranked Indiana Hoosiers today, 41-24, but they did show major promise in what is the weakest aspect of their overall team- the passing game. Northwestern had two wide receivers bring their A-game in the loss, Bryce Kirtz, who caught 10 balls for 128 yards, and A.J. Henning, who had put up a 6-67, to go along with his two … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Show Passing Game Promise in Loss to Indiana
#23 Indiana Hoosiers at Northwestern Game Preview, Prediction
The #23 Indiana Hoosiers, who are a much better team than you probably give them credit for, come to Northwestern on Saturday in a matchup of the 2020 Big Ten Title game that we should have gotten, but didn't. If you flash back to that weird, pandemic lockdown created quasi-season, you might remember that IU was on their way towards winning the Big Ten East title, but then … [Read more...] about #23 Indiana Hoosiers at Northwestern Game Preview, Prediction
Northwestern Football Will Have to Win With Defense This Season
2024 Northwestern football is pretty one-sided. New offensive coordinator Zach Lujan is off to a pretty rough start while linebackers coach turned new defensive coordinator Tim McGarigle is off to a great start. The Wildcats have only surrendered 19 points in regulation time, through the first two games. However, they've only scored 26 in that same sample size. With David Braun … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Will Have to Win With Defense This Season
Northwestern Basketball Will Remain Relevant in 2025: Berry, Nicholson Returning
It's very safe to say that Northwestern basketball has turned the corner as a program now. You can thank a whole team effort for that, but most of the credit goes to head coach Chris Collins, and then of course, Boo Buie, the program G.O.A.T. He'll take his spot in the program pantheon for eternity now. But with official word today that both Ty Berry and Matthew Nicholson … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Will Remain Relevant in 2025: Berry, Nicholson Returning
Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford
As Boo Buie closes in on the Northwestern all-time scoring record, a benchmark currently held by John Shurna, it's the perfect time to talk about the program's Mt. Rushmore. There is a second reason to have the Northwestern basketball G.O.A.T. discussion as well. Billy McKinney is considered by many to be the best player in Northwestern basketball history, and his 1,900 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Mt. Rushmore: Shurna, McKinney, Buie, Crawford
Michigan St Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats: FYIs, Preview, Prediction
The Michigan St. Spartans head to Evanston on Sunday night to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a battle of teams with one great, signature win so far this season. Unfortunately, they only have that one major win on their resume, and not much more. For MSU, it's their utter thrashing of Baylor (KenPom #15). For Northwestern, it's their historical upset over the nation's … [Read more...] about Michigan St Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats: FYIs, Preview, Prediction
David Braun, Northwestern Were the Antithesis of Deion Sanders, Colorado
Colorado and Northwestern are two power five conference teams that both went 1-11 last season. As would be expected, and justified, both programs changed coaches this season (Although with NU, it took Earth shattering revelations for that to happen). David Braun and Deion Sanders took their teams in opposite directions this season. And now, one of them is going bowling, … [Read more...] about David Braun, Northwestern Were the Antithesis of Deion Sanders, Colorado