Northwestern Wildcats Football
Northwestern Wildcats football previews, recaps, news and analysis.
The improbable, Chick-fil-A-filled story of Northwestern’s 2014 win over Notre Dame
Relive the Wildcats’ 2014 comeback over Notre Dame through the memories of the players who made it happen.
Three matchups to watch: Notre Dame
These games within the game could determine whether Northwestern pulls off the upset or Notre Dame rolls to 9-0.
Notre Dame gameweek press conference notes
There’s a lot of excitement about the uniqueness of the week.
The Man of Clay: Gunnar Vogel is Northwestern football’s actor extraordinaire
Vogel starred as the Golem in a modern interpretation of a medieval Jewish fairy tale.
Around the Big Ten, Week 9: the ‘Cats growl, Penn State holds on
This was an important week in the West and for Northwestern’s divisional hopes.
Five up, three down from Northwestern’s win over Wisconsin
Northwestern played a really, really good game.
Northwestern-Wisconsin predictions
Our staffers are split on this one.
The 10 biggest games of the Pat Fitzgerald era, ranked
Of course, this Saturday makes the list.
Northwestern-Wisconsin injury report: Vault, Moten, Pugh questionable
Nothing definitive here.
Thorson’s Throws: A blip, or not?
The novella version, really.
Throwback Thursday: A look at some memorable moments in recent Northwestern-Wisconsin football history
There have been some thrilling games in this series’ history.
Where Are We Wednesday: Wisconsin, the West and a big opportunity
This is a big one.
Northwestern-Notre Dame announced as night game
Notre Dame at Ryan Field. Under the lights. Get ready.
Wisconsin gameweek press conference notes
Walk-on running back Chad Hanaoka highlighted the day’s session.
Around the Big Ten, Week 8: Purdue makes a statement, Michigan keeps rolling
It was a night to remember in West Lafayette.
Week 8 injury report: Fox, Hall, Kuhbander, Newsome II, Vault OUT against Rutgers
Northwestern will be without four starters against Rutgers.
Thorson’s Throws: The Drive, Part Two
A breakdown of how NU’s miraculous last-minute, 99-yard drive came to fruition
As Travis Whillock returns, the Katy-NU connection is complete
The safety is back after missing two and a half seasons, ready to contribute alongside his teammate and "brother", middle linebacker Paddy Fisher.
Quest for the West: what each contender is looking at
What do the top teams in the West have in front of them?
Three matchups to watch: Rutgers
The third matchup is one of the most intriguing we’ve seen all year.
Northwestern releases depth chart for Rutgers
A couple of changes this week, which are likely injury-related.
Northwestern football redshirt update
With the new redshirt rule this season, here’s a look at how many games each true freshman has played.
Clayton Thorson, Flynn Nagel deliver career performances to keep Northwestern’s season afloat
When Northwestern needed them most, the two seniors stepped up.
Northwestern overcomes mistakes, running game to beat Nebraska in thrilling fashion
It wasn’t pretty, but it worked.
Nebraska postgame press conference notes
Here’s what Pat Fitzgerald and several players had to say.
Three up, three down from NU’s 34-31 win over Nebraska
Who’s up and who’s down after an enthralling win over Nebraska?
Northwestern-Nebraska GameThread
Follow along here!
Northwestern-Nebraska predictions
How do our staffers see this one playing out?