Just before kickoff, everything was lining up perfectly for this year’s Land of Lincoln battle to be one for the ages. Eight inches of snow fell onto the turf at Gies Memorial Stadium — the most for a game in its century-long history. With the snow continuing to come down and the wind whipping in... The post Football: 2nd-half turnovers freeze Northwestern’s offense in 20-13 … [Read more...] about Football: 2nd-half turnovers freeze Northwestern’s offense in 20-13 loss to Illinois
Football: Former coach Pat Fitzgerald hired at Michigan State
More than two years after swelling allegations of a locker room hazing scandal gave way to his firing, former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald will take the reins of Michigan State’s football program, ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported Monday. The 17-year sideline boss — who played linebacker during the Wildcats’ 1995 Rose Bowl season and led... The post Football: Former coach … [Read more...] about Football: Former coach Pat Fitzgerald hired at Michigan State
Rapid Recap: Illinois 20, Northwestern 13
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Mother Nature wasted no time making her surroundings a winter wonderland. As freshman punter Nikola Dugandzic’s opening kickoff soared through the air, an unevenly groomed blanket of snow covered the field at Gies Memorial Stadium. Southern quarterbacks were tasked with leading Northwestern and Illinois through the snowfall, but … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Illinois 20, Northwestern 13
Rapid Recap: Missouri 85, Northwestern 70
It was a battle of the Graces as Northwestern fell to Missouri 85-70 in its second matchup of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, picking up its first loss of the season. The Wildcats (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) were led by senior forward Grace Sullivan’s 31 points, while Tigers (7-2, 0-0 SEC) guard Grace Slaughter matched Sullivan’s... The post Rapid Recap: Missouri 85, Northwestern 70 appeared … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Missouri 85, Northwestern 70
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 62, Abilene Christian 59
Northwestern snuck past Abilene Christian 62-59 in its first game of the Elevance Health Fort Myers Tip-Off, maintaining its perfect start to the season in an affair that was far too close for comfort. The midwest-based Wildcats (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) barely scraped by their southern Wildcat (4-2, 0-0 WAC) counterparts, riding a 22-point effort... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 62, Abilene Christian 59