The Latest Breaking News from Northwestern

Just Sayin’: After pounding Wisconsin 34-10, Illini — finally — are back in the Big Ten fight

Go ahead, get excited. This is the best Illinois team since the Ron Zook years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2022

No. 11 Penn State overcomes 5 turnovers, rainy conditions in sloppy win over Northwestern

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Fifth-year defensive end Nick Tarburton was involved in two takeaways and the rest of No. 11 Penn State’s (5-0) defense held Northwestern (1-4) in check to overcome five Nittany Lion turnovers in a 17-7 win on a rainy Saturday evening at Beaver Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022

Northwestern falls to Penn State in game marred by turnovers

Ryan Hilinski’s TD pass to Jacob Gill was NU’s only score.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Big Game Hunting: Wisconsin fans don’t like Bret Bielema now? Just imagine if Illinois wins

If you close your eyes and concentrate, you can already hear the lusty boos that are waiting for Bielema at Camp Randall Stadium, where he returns for the first time on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

Buffalo vs Miami University Prediction, Game Preview

Buffalo vs Miami University game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 5 game on Saturday, October 1

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Northwestern Shares Plans for $800 Million Football Stadium

The new Ryan Field will be entirely privately funded and is meant to “create a best-in-the-nation football experience for fans, student-athletes and the community.”

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2022

Report: Michigan State football to host 2023 4-star DL on official visit

According to a report, Michigan State will be hosting a 4-star prospect that is currently committed to Northwestern on an official visit

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2022

Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For September 29, 2022

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Benzinga · Sep 29, 2022

Northwestern unveils plans for new football stadium. In two words: smaller, better

The price tag is hefty for a 35,000-seat venue — down from Ryan Field’s current 47,000-plus, already the lowest seating capacity in the Big Ten — but there’s big-time ambition behind what the school describes as a “world-class home.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022

Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald ‘incredibly motivated’ by early losses, but is that enough?

If “the Wildcat way” were contagious, most around the Big Ten these days would be trying not to catch it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022