Northwestern concluded its 2025 season with a 34-7 victory in the GameAbove Sports Bowl versus Central Michigan. Junior wide receiver Griffin Wilde was named the game’s Most Valuable Player for his 10-catch, 97-yard and two-touchdown performance. The Wildcat (7-6, 4-5 Big Ten) defense forced turnovers on three consecutive drives, jumpstarting the offense and putting the... The … [Read more...] about Captured: Northwestern takes down Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl
Northwestern’s four takeaways pave way for 34-7 win over Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl
DETROIT — Entering the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday allowing 20 or more points in five straight games, Northwestern capped off the year by defeating Central Michigan 34-7 with a dominant defensive performance. The Wildcats (7-6, 4-5 Big Ten) forced four turnovers defensively — their second four-plus takeaway game of the season — including three... The post Northwestern’s … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s four takeaways pave way for 34-7 win over Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, Central Michigan 7
DETROIT – For the second time in his three-year reign over Northwestern’s football program, coach David Braun’s season ended with a Gatorade bath and the jubilation of knowing a brand-new trophy would soon be handed to his team. The 2025 iteration of this moment was not in the heat of the desert or the extravagance... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, Central Michigan 7 … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, Central Michigan 7
Rapid Recap: Butler 61, Northwestern 58
In a defensive slugfest, the ’Cats’ comeback attempt fell just short to Butler, 61 to 58. With senior forward Nick Martinelli out with a concussion, the Wildcats’ (7-5, 0-2 Big Ten) offense could not produce early as they went through the first seven minutes with just two points. However, the ’Cats’ offensive struggles were matched... The post Rapid Recap: Butler 61, … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Butler 61, Northwestern 58
Rapid Recap: Loyola Chicago 69, Northwestern 68
Northwestern’s season has spiraled out of control. After opening this year’s campaign with six consecutive wins, the Wildcats (6-5, 0-1 Big Ten) have now lost five straight contests after falling to Loyola Chicago 69-68 at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday. “We’ve played a rough schedule,” coach Joe McKeown said. “If we use (this stretch) to our... The post Rapid Recap: Loyola … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Loyola Chicago 69, Northwestern 68