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College Football News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 8

Northwestern Drops Second Straight Game with Home Loss to Iowa Saturday Night

Northwestern football suffered a 24-10 defeat Saturday night, falling to No. 21 Iowa in a Big Ten showdown at home. Saturday night’s loss snapped Northwestern's five-game home winning streak and marked its first defeat at the new Ryan Field.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 8

What Went Wrong for Northwestern in 24-10 Loss to Iowa

The Northwestern Wildcats fall for the second straight week, and this time it's against the Iowa Hawkeyes, 24-10 at Ryan Field on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

Iowa's chances improve with Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Iowa's chances improve with Northwestern's Aidan Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Both teams are 3-2 in Big Ten play, but Iowa's chances of getting a win on the road just got a lot better with a big update on Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles.

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

Oklahoma sticks with QB John Mateer despite pressure to make a change

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to return to being an alpha WR with Malachi Toney out

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 4

Oregon Ducks Ticket Prices Spark Intrigue As Ohio State Game Looms

For the first time since their College Football Playoff Quarterfinal loss in the Rose Bowl that ended their undefeated 2024 season, the No. 23 Oregon Ducks will face the No.

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / November 3

#6 Ranked Diver Lorealle Lobedecis Commits to Northwestern for 2027

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 3

Visitor Reactions to Northwestern's 42-14 Win Over Rutgers

No. 24-ranked Northwestern hosted Rutgers Saturday afternoon at Ryan Field and came away with a 42-14 win, improving to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten Conference.

Jon Jon Stevens News / ESPN / October 31

Northwestern S Stevens exits in second half with upper-body injury

Northwestern starting safety Jon Jon Stevens was carted off the field in the third quarter at Oregon on Saturday after delivering a hard blow on a tackle, and the team later announced he was being evaluated in the locker room for an upper-body injury.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Lindy's Sports / October 29

Northwestern Wildcats season seems on the line against Oregon

The Northwestern Wildcats have been one of the major surprises this season, and they are seemingly a playoff contender. The Big Ten hasn’t panned out as expected, as the Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, USC Trojans, and Michigan Wolverines look to be out of playoff contention.

Aidan Chiles News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / October 25

Aiden Chiles, Northwestern Ground Game Crush Rutgers 42-14

The Northwestern Wildcats didn't have to break a sweat against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Quarterback Aidan Chiles led the Wildcats with five total touchdowns in a dominant 42-14 win on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Aidan Chiles News / College Football Talk / October 24

Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

Northwestern's rout of Rutgers marked its fourth straight win.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / October 18

True or False: Northwestern is Most Resilient Team in Big Ten

The Northwestern Wildcats have once again shown their willingness never to quit. Another Saturday for the Wildcats to bring a "W" to their record as they rallied to beat the Michigan State Spartans, 24-21.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17

Wild ending versus Michigan State keeps dream Northwestern season alive

You could forgive Northwestern for thinking it's living a dream. And not just because of the wild ending to its road win at the Michigan State Spartans.

No. 25 Northwestern blocks late FG, kicks winner to top Michigan State

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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 14

Northwestern Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Wildcats

The changing environment in college basketball isn’t exactly making life easier at Northwestern. Chris Collins has unquestionably been the greatest thing that’s ever happened to this program, leading the Wildcats to all three of their NCAA Tournament appearances in their history, but even he’s having trouble in this new era.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / October 13

Northwestern's David Braun, Michigan State's Pat Fitzgerald keeping focus on the game amid off-field narratives

Michigan State's 2-4 record would suggest that this could be an easy win for Northwestern, but there's going to be a lot emotionally on the line in this matchup.

SEC football history: Recalling the most obscure opponent for all 16 teams

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Northwestern enters AP Top 25 for first time in nearly six years

The Wildcats are off to a 4-1 start this season and that has earned them their first ranking in the AP Poll in quite some time.

Northwestern scores early, often to rout Ball State

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Stocks of Indiana WR Nick Marsh, Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker booming

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / October 11

Will Northwestern Wildcats Enter AP Top 25

The Northwestern Wildcats are playing some of their best football through the first five weeks of the season. Getting ranked in college football is not an easy feat.

Northwestern's David Braun reignites the Big Ten vs. SEC debate

Plenty of real ink and internet ink was spilled on "the great debate" between the Big Ten and the SEC.

Boston College fails yet again in ACC play with loss to SMU

College football rankings: AP Top 25 Poll results ahead of Week 6

College football rankings: ESPN FPI crowns a new top team

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Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / October 2

#13 Ranked Grace Koenig-Song Staying Local With Verbal Commitment To Northwestern For 2028

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Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / September 26

49/1:47 Backstroker Anders Koschmann Sends Northwestern Its First Verbal Commitment For 2028

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Northwestern gets massive recruiting win in 4-star wing Jeremiah Profit

The Northwestern Wildcats have just picked up arguably the biggest recruiting win in the history of the school's basketball program.

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

NBA Draft: Florida Trio Ranked Among Best Players in College Basketball

St. John's Basketball Needs a Breakout Season From This One Player

Rutgers lands four-star guard Korey Francis after championship season

Northwestern Wildcats News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Former Northwestern Wildcats Star Has Died

Barry Pearson, the Northwestern Wildcats standout who twice led the Big Ten in receiving yards before carving out a five-year NFL career, has died at the age of 76.

Northwestern's new Ryan Field tour leads to incredible Chip Kelly photo

Kelly has worn many hats during his long career as a college and NFL coach, and he added another while touring the new Ryan Field ahead of his first season as Northwestern Wildcats offensive coordinator.

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Arch Manning hit with brutal spot in The Athletic's QB rankings

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