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Northwestern has flown under the radar, Nebraska looked mediocre last week, and now, with both at 5-2, both need this win to not only lock down a bowl game, but also potentially come up with a big season.

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 17

Summer Nationals Qualifier Lucy Velte Verbally Commits to Northwestern for 2027-28

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Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 14

Northwestern Sets Pair of Pool Records, Sweeps Southern Illinois and Miami (OH) to Open Season

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 13, 2025 Evanston, Ill. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Northwestern Athletics EVANSTON, Ill – Northwestern swimming and diving opened its 2025-26 campaign on Saturday, with both the men’s and women’s programs claiming victories over Southern Illinois and Miami (Ohio).

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 9

Northwestern Hires Alumna and NCAA Champion Diver Olivia Rosendahl to Coaching Staff

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam On Wednesday, the Northwestern Wildcats announced they are adding Olivia Rosendahl to the staff as a Graduate Assistant Diving Coach.

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 6

Northwestern Adds Puerto Rican SC Worlds Qualifier Caleb Romero Serrano for 2026

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Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 5

European Juniors Champion Flawia Kamzol Commits To Northwestern For 2026

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Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 5

European Juniors Champions Flawia Kamzol Commits To Northwestern For 2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 1

Northwestern Adds NCSA Summer Champs Finalist Ben Whiteford for 2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / September 28

Summer Juniors Qualifier And Swammy Winner Spencer Belbot Commits To Northwestern For 2027

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / September 28

2027 “Best of the Rest” IMer Annabeth Town Sends Verbal Commitment to Northwestern

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Northwestern Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Put Up Or Shut Up

Since his hire in 2013, Northwestern head coach Chris Collins has proven to be a magnificent leader for the Wildcats basketball program. Leading the men’s team to three NCAA tournament appearances, as well as three consecutive winning seasons, he’s done plenty to make them competitive.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Pat Fitzgerald After Settlement Clears Coach

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit made it clear where he stands on former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s legal battle with his alma mater. After news

Northwestern Wildcats News / Total Apex Sports / August 21

Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern Come to Terms On Settlement Over Hazing Scandal

After two years of public mud-slinging, legal sparring, and enough headlines to fill a small library, Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern University have agreed to tie a bow on this whole mess with a settlement.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Pat Fitzgerald reaches settlement in lawsuit against Northwestern

Pat Fitzgerald was fired by Northwestern two years ago following allegations of hazing, but the school has now admitted that its former head football coach had no prior knowledge of the behavior.

Northwestern Wildcats News / EasySportz / August 11

Northwestern Wildcats 2025 Football Season Preview: Is There Hope For The Wildcats?

The Preston Stone Gamble: The biggest offseason headline—and potential game-changer—is SMU transfer quarterback Preston Stone. With an impressive 2023 résumé (3,197 yards, 28 TDs, 6 INTs, 161.3 passer rating) and a 13–3 record as a starter, Stone brings hope to an offense that struggled badly in 2024, ranking near the bottom nationally.

College Football News / College Football News / May 2

Northwestern Preview 2025: Can The Wildcats Break Through in the Big Ten?

It’s a lazy and tired bit, but I’ve rolled with it for over 20 years. How do you know the Big Ten is down? Northwestern is a factor. That’s, of course, not entirely true, but yeah, the Big Ten was off in that crazy 2020 campaign when the Wildcats went 7-2.

Northwestern Wildcats News / NIL on SI / April 7

Northwestern Basketball Recruit Uses Social Media Stardom to Launch NIL Deal

NIL is not solely reserved for current college basketball stars. Promising recruits in some states are eligible to secure lucrative deals before graduating high school.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / January 29

Mountain West men's basketball: Lobos and Aggies set to break tie at top

The Mountain West continues to be loaded with depth, and it makes for great matchups week in and week out. But unless the league starts to get some teams in the middle to separate themselves, matching the six NCAA bids from a season ago will be unlikely.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 14

Georgia Tech meets Northwestern, seeks first road win of season

Georgia Tech will be looking for its first victory away from home this season when the Yellow Jackets face Northwestern.

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The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

Nick Martinelli News / Field Level Media / December 7

Nick Martinelli propels Northwestern past No. 19 Illinois in OT

Nick Martinelli scored seven of his game-high 27 points in overtime to lead Northwestern to a 70-66 Big Ten victory over No. 19 Illinois.

The 25 greatest Final Four games of all time

The 'Men's AP Player of the Year winners' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 3

Watch: Iowa star sinks Northwestern on buzzer-beating three in Big Ten opener

Josh Dix drilled a game-winning, buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift Iowa to an 80-79 victory against visiting Northwestern.

The 25 greatest players in Connecticut men's basketball history

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 16

After slow start, No. 2 Ohio State takes down Northwestern

No. 2 Ohio State overcame a slow start to defeat Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday.

The 25 best players in Ohio State football history

The 'Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL Hall of Fame' quiz

Northwestern Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11, 2024

Son of Eagles legend to handle kicking duties for Northwestern

Anyone watching the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday will note a familiar last name doing the kicking.

College football's most important people in Week 7

The top FBS programs never to win a recognized national title

Northwestern Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31, 2024

Northwestern playing at temporary stadium with amazing view

Northwestern playing football at temporary stadium with amazing backdrop

Want to see a college football game in a venue which holds 15,000 people and has Lake Michigan as a backdrop? You'll have to take in a Northwestern home game.

Watch: Vanderbilt stuns Virginia Tech in major Week 1 upset

Decisive Clemson loss shows how far program has fallen

Watch: Nick Saban's heartfelt reaction to first 'College GameDay' campus experience

The top FBS programs never to win a recognized national title

Northwestern Wildcats News / NIL on SI / June 19, 2024

Northwestern’s TrueNU Using NIL To Raise Money For Charity

Many Northwestern athletes work with TrueNU, a collective that helps Wildcats build partnerships with local charities through Name, Image and Likeness deals.