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Photo courtesy of Ryan Kuttler and Northwestern Athletics. Fall ball is in full swing. They should start playing golf exclusively in New York City because it is a sport that never sleeps. After playing well into May at the end of the 2021-22 season, the Northwestern golf teams are already back in action for the new season. Women’s Golf The women kicked off their season … [Read more...] about Golf Update: Rough first tournaments provide opportunities to grow for the ‘Cats

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports It’s only Week Four, but time is running out for the Wildcats to self-diagnose. Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald carries many of the same qualities with him into every press conference: diligence, respect for those covering the Wildcats and optimism about his team. Saturday night was rather stark, with Fitzgerald looking like the … [Read more...] about Northwestern football in search of answers, but none lie nearby

Northwestern continues to fail to bring the Ireland magic back to the mainland.  Not even a lively, full student section nor the excitement of a prime time matchup could recreate the luck of the Irish. The Wildcats (1-3, 1-0 Big Ten) are now in the midst of a three-game losing streak – all in games... The post Rapid Recap: Miami (Ohio) 17, Northwestern 14 appeared first on The … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Miami (Ohio) 17, Northwestern 14

Let’s face it — Northwestern’s secondary looked terrible last week against Southern Illinois. But after getting back two starters versus Miami (Ohio) (2-2, 1-0 MAC) in junior defensive back Cameron Mitchell and junior safety Coco Azema, the sky room tightened up its coverage, boosting coach Jim O’Neil’s entire defense. The group only gave up 57 yards... The post Football: After … [Read more...] about Football: After scoring just 14 points against Miami (Ohio), Northwestern’s lack of offense creates problem with Big Ten opponents ahead

Northwestern’s clash with Miami (Ohio) saw punters featured more frequently than Ryan Field advertisements for out-of-town corporate sponsors. The low-scoring affair between NU and the RedHawks provided the ultimate stage to display the chaotic brilliance that only special teams can offer.  What unfolded Saturday was a performance for the ages for the special teams … [Read more...] about Football: 14 punts, upright doinks and more: Saturday was for the special teamers in Northwestern’s loss to Miami (Ohio)

From a 21-0 first-half deficit to Duke to start Northwestern’s stretch of September games to a run of 10 unanswered points that gave Miami (Ohio) a late win and mercifully ended the month, the Wildcats’ winless three-game homestand has derailed what looked to be a promising and program-defining season.  In a span of three weeks,... The post Football: “All of our goals are still … [Read more...] about Football: “All of our goals are still in sight”: Wildcats outline path forward after winless September

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Some staffers are giving up, some are still holding on to hope. After a week in which only one Inside NU staffer picked correctly, some writers are beginning to slip into post-FCS loss depression, and some still see light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what they had to say before the ‘Cats take on Miami (OH) later tonight: Sarah Effress: … [Read more...] about Northwestern – Miami (OH) 2022 Predictions

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports A night game calls for blackout jerseys. Following a stunning loss at the hands of FCS squad Southern Illinois, Northwestern looks to even its 1-2 record against Miami (OH). Below is information regarding how to watch or listen to the game, betting information and room for your thoughts on the Wildcats. Broadcast Information Location: Ryan … [Read more...] about Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Miami (OH): TV, streaming, radio, betting line

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Will we ever hit rock bottom? As the cool kids say, “This was real ball.” Tons of punts, wild special teams play and almost no points. Northwestern ultimately lost the war of attrition 17-14; here’s the positives and negatives from another tough defeat. Stock Up Receiving depth Outside of the running backs, if there’s one position the ‘Cats … [Read more...] about Stock up, stock down from Northwestern’s crushing defeat against Miami (OH)