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On YouTubeNorthwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / January 12
Eight Pool Records Highlight Northwestern’s Road Sweep of In-State Foe Chicago 
By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam January 10-11, 2026 Ratner Athletics Center, Chicago, IL SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores: Women- Northwestern: 247, Chicago:
Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / January 11
College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 10
Northwestern Men’s Basketball Falls After Second-Half Collapse vs Michigan State
On Saturday afternoon at the Breslin Center, those pleas once again went unanswered at the most critical moment. In what is becoming a hauntingly familiar pattern for Northwestern (8-7, 0-4 Big Ten).
Jamaal Johnson News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 9
Northwestern Football Adds UCF EDGE Jamaal Johnson from the Transfer Portal
As the curtain closes on the 2025 season, the Northwestern Wildcats are already deep into the architecture of their 2026 roster. The focus has quickly shifted from reflection to reconstruction, and nowhere is that process more urgent than along the defensive front.
Jack Olsen News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 9
Northwestern Sees Another Special Teams Move as Kicker Jack Olsen Enters Portal
In a move that caught much of the Evanston faithful off guard, Northwestern’s veteran kicker Jack Olsen has officially entered the transfer portal. The announcement sent an immediate ripple through the Wildcats' fanbase.
College Football News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 8
Northwestern Football Standouts Duo Named to AP All-Bowl Team
Northwestern’s postseason momentum has officially turned into national recognition. After a season defined by defensive resilience and high-stakes execution, two of the Wildcats’ most impactful defenders have earned a major honor.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Softball On SI / January 6
Northwestern Softball Moves 2026 Home Games to Iconic Ballpark Amid Stadium Renovation
The Northwestern Wildcats are temporarily moving their home games for the 2026 season due to ongoing construction at Kip & Sara Kirkpatrick Stadium.
College Football News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 6
Northwestern Football's Edge Rusher Anto Saka Enters Transfer Portal
The confetti from the GameAbove Sports Bowl has barely settled, yet Northwestern football has already entered a defining stretch of its offseason. Less than two weeks after closing the year on a high note, attention has shifted fully toward roster retention.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 6
Northwestern Women’s Basketball Pushes Iowa to the Wire at Welsh-Ryan Arena
Defensive grit, physical play, and a relentless effort defined Monday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. It was because the Northwestern women’s basketball team stood toe-to-toe with No.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 5
Bob Bicknell Added to Northwestern Football Coaching Staff
Northwestern football is continuing its aggressive pursuit of elite coaching talent this offseason. In an official announcement on Sunday, Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach David Braun confirmed that Bob Bicknell will join the Wildcats’ staff as the team’s new tight ends coach.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 5
Late Collapse Costs Northwestern Men's Basketball in Critical Stretch Against Minnesota
The tension inside Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday afternoon felt too hard to look at. Northwestern entered the day desperate for its first Big Ten win, knowing the margin for error was already razor-thin.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 2
Northwestern Football Set to Turn to Tim Drevno as New Offensive Line Coach
The reconstruction of Northwestern football’s offensive identity is moving quickly, and the next major step appears imminent. After the high-profile addition of Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator, the Wildcats are expected to name veteran coach Tim Drevno as their next offensive line coach.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 2
Northwestern Men's Basketball Dominates Final 11:57 vs Howard in Statement Finish
As Northwestern prepares to dive back into the deep end of Big Ten play, the margin for error has officially vanished. Entering Tuesday night at 0–2 in conference action and coming off a string of narrow, frustrating non-conference losses, the Wildcats needed more than a routine win against Howard.
Nick Martinelli News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 2
Nick Martinelli Powers Northwestern Basketball Into the National Scoring Spotlight
The lights at Welsh-Ryan Arena shone a little brighter on Tuesday night. It is because Northwestern returned from a 10-day layoff and closed its non-conference schedule with an 80–60 victory over Howard.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 2
Northwestern Women’s Basketball Runs Into Red-Hot Oregon Offense
The final stop of Northwestern’s West Coast trip proved to be its most challenging of the season. On New Year’s Day, the Wildcats faced an Oregon squad.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / December 30
Chip Kelly News / Yardbarker / December 30
Chip Kelly lands new offensive coordinator job
Chip Kelly was unable to make it through a full season as the offensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the veteran coach has already landed a new job.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 29
Northwestern Women’s Basketball Returns to Big Ten Play With Road Test at Washington
The holiday break is over, and for Northwestern women’s basketball, it is time to dive back into the grind of Big Ten play. After wrapping up non-conference action earlier in the month, the Wildcats return to league competition with a demanding road test in the Pacific Northwest.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 29
Northwestern Football Stays Perfect in Bowls, Rolls Past Central Michigan for Sixth Straight Win
Northwestern football continues to own the postseason spotlight. On Friday afternoon at Ford Field, the Wildcats delivered a dominant 34–7 win. It was over Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 26
Northwestern blows out Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl
Northwestern led 34-0 after three quarters, with CMU getting on the board late in the fourth.
College Football News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 26
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction & Odds | GameAbove Sports Bowl – Dec 26
When the Northwestern Wildcats and Central Michigan Chippewas meet at Ford Field for the GameAbove Sports Bowl it will be early. Both teams know it will be key to come in wide awake and plan on scoring as both can get the ball in the end zone often. The similarities are striking, but the motivation is distinct for each side.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 26
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern Prediction: GameAbove Sports Bowl Preview
Central Michigan and Northwestern have only met once before, but that will change when they share the field in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday at Ford Field.
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