After loss to Michigan State, Northwestern needs improvement in the run game
A hard-hitting defense and a ground-and-pound run game are hallmarks of the Big Ten. Northwestern has one. It needs the other to step up.
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The Consummate Northwestern Student-Athlete: Erik Mueller’s Quest For Medical School And a College Football Career
The senior linebacker is one of three Northwestern football players in his class to have ambitions of becoming a medical doctor. His ability to balance both responsibilities has earned him respect throughout the program.
Read more5 things to watch in Northwestern vs. Michigan State
No. 8 Northwestern squares off with Michigan State this week after last week’s win put the Fightin’ Rece Davises on track for a Big Ten West title.
Read more4 things to watch in Northwestern vs. Wisconsin
The last undefeated teams in the Big Ten West, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 19 Northwestern, do battle at Ryan Field in a key divisional showdown.
Read more4 plays that changed the game in Northwestern vs. Purdue
A big day from Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman and clutch plays on defense helped Northwestern beat Purdue to go to 4-0 on the year.
Read more5 Things to watch in Northwestern vs. Purdue
No. 23 Northwestern brings its perfect 3-0 record to West Lafayette this weekend to face fellow Big Ten West powerhouse Purdue.
Read more5 things to watch in Northwestern vs. Nebraska
After the Wildcats’ first 2-0 start since 2015, Northwestern welcomes an unexpectedly rested Nebraska to Evanston in the battle of the NUs.
Read moreAfter a season of challenges, the Wildcats’ defense returns to its roots
Northwestern struggled last season to create momentum-changing plays. In 2020, the Wildcat defense has generated them at will.
Read more4 plays that changed the game in Northwestern vs. Iowa
Northwestern stormed back from down 17-0 in the first quarter to secure a 21-20 victory over Iowa Saturday. Here are the plays that made it happen.
Read more6 things to watch in Northwestern vs. Iowa
Coming off a 43-3 clobbering of Maryland, Northwestern takes aim at Iowa to get revenge on its 20-0 loss to the Hawkeyes last fall.
Read more“Pretty darn clean in all three phases”: ‘Cats Prove 2019 is a Thing of the Past
Northwestern football returned on Saturday with a 43-3 beat down of Maryland, the Wildcats’ largest margin of victory since 1970.
Read moreNorthwestern’s defense has to adapt to last-minute losses
Northwestern’s defense must manage the opt-outs of Samdup Miller and Travis Whillock when it takes on Maryland Saturday.
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