Northwestern Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Watch: Howard vs. Northwestern | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/30/25

Northwestern Wildcats 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.

CFP quarterfinals preview: Which matchups will decide semifinalists?

Dabo Swinney's inability to change could be his downfall at Clemson

No. 1 Indiana gets encouraging health update ahead of Rose Bowl clash with No. 9 Alabama

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / December 29

Watch: Northwestern at Washington | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/29/2025

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.

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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.

College Football News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 23

'I’m always going to bet on myself,' Says Hayden Eligon II, Fuelling a Breakout Sophomore Season

In college football, potential only matters when it turns into production. For Northwestern wide receiver Hayden Eligon II, that transformation arrived right on time.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 22

Northwestern Wildcats Volleyball Adds Transfer Mara Stiglic Ahead of Winter Quarter

Northwestern volleyball is welcoming the new year with a major addition. Especially the one that could shape the program’s future in the Big Ten. Head coach Tim Nollan announced on Monday that undergraduate transfer Mara Stiglic has officially joined the Wildcats ahead of the winter quarter.