College football: Key signees and takeaways from National Signing Day for Notre Dame, Illinois and more
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he talked to 8 schools before taking Michigan State job
The former Northwestern coach and All-America linebacker signed an incentive-laden, five-year, $30 million contract to lead the Spartans back to relevance.
Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald reportedly takes Big Ten job in college football's coaching cycle
The wildest coaching cycle that college football has seen in years quietly had a Big Ten job open as the Lane Kiffin saga ended. Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald will reportedly fill that opening.
Miles Scott's 2 late interceptions secures the Hat for Illinois' win over Northwestern
Ahead 14-10 at halftime on the snowy night, the Illini scored only six points in the second half of a pair of field goals by David Olano, but that was enough to defeat the Wildcats.
Northwestern, Trump admin reach deal to restore frozen federal funding
Northwestern reached an agreement with the federal government to restore hundreds of thousands of dollars in research funding.
Northwestern defends NCAA field hockey title on Tromp goal early in 2nd OT, edging Princeton 2-1
Ilse Tromp deflected a Maddie Zimmer shot off a corner over the goalie in the opening seconds of the second overtime and Northwestern defended its NCAA Field Hockey championships with a 2-1 win over Princeton on Sunday.
Northwestern football: How Preston Stone delivered bowl eligibility & validation for the 'Cats program
‘Cats quarterback Preston Stone arrived. In a game that required an offensive outburst to win, Stone put forth a legacy game that delivered Northwestern to bowl eligibility and needed validation.
Takeaways as Northwestern clinches bowl eligibility in thriller vs. Minnesota
Here's what we learned from Northwestern's thrilling win over Minnesota, where the 'Cats clinched bowl eligibility.
Northwestern football: David Braun wants the glory. Saturday's near-upset offers a pathway for it
If anything, Saturday showed how the 'Cats have a long way to go before they can sit atop the conference. But, Saturday proved they have a pathway to get there under David Braun.
Almost an upset: Takeaways from Northwestern's loss at the buzzer to No. 18 Michigan
Here are our takeaways from Northwestern’s upset bid against Michigan, which went late into the fourth quarter.
Root canal in basketball form: Observations as Northwestern outlasts DePaul in a foul fest
Here are our observations from DePaul and Northwestern’s foul fest on Friday night at Wintrust Arena.
Countdown to Big Noon Saturday: Can Northwestern pull the upset at Wrigley Field?
Northwestern opened the season with a 5-2 mark but have since dropped two straight. Now the "Cats face their most difficult stretch yet. Can they pull off the upset vs. Michigan?
College basketball: Northwestern, Illinois win while UIC nearly pulls off a stunner
Illinois and Northwestern took home easy wins Friday night, while UIC nearly pulled off a road win over a Pac-12 sq
Near pick-6 turned touchback starts Northwestern's fade, as No. 20 USC dominates in Friday win
Northwestern should have taken the lead when Najee Story intercepted a pass and rumbled to the end zone — but a diving Jayden Maiava dislodged the ball at the goal line, forcing a touchback. USC pulled away after.
Northwestern football announces morning kickoff for Wrigley Field game vs. Michigan
Northwestern football is heading back to the Friendly Confines in November, and the 'Cats will have a morning kickoff time for the first of two games at Wrigley Field.
Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he's been received well in conversations with schools
The 50-year-old Fitzgerald reached a settlement with Northwestern in August, two years after he sued the university amid a team hazing scandal that led to his firing, as he's now eyes a return to coaching.