QB Ramsey readies No. 23 Northwestern for showdown at Purdue

Quarterback Peyton Ramsey won his first three games with the Wildcats and helped put them back in the Top 25 and atop the Big Ten West. On Saturday, the graduate transfer from Indiana will find himself in a familiar spot — chasing another big win at Purdue.

Northwestern Wildcats beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-13

Northwestern University hung on to beat Nebraska 21-13 after the Cornhuskers last-second pass to the endzone fell incomplete.

Northwestern Wildcats look to keep rolling against Nebraska

The Wildcats come into their game against Nebraska on Saturday with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015. Sure, it’s a modest accomplishment. But coming off a first-to-worst tumble last season, Northwestern will take it.

Northwestern wipes out 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20

Jesse Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter, and Northwestern erased an early 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20 on Saturday.

Miller, Whillock among 4 Northwestern players opting out of shortened season

Defensive end Samdup Miller, safety Travis Whillock, quarterback Aidan Smith and tight end Jason Whittaker have opted out of Northwestern’s pandemic-shortened season, the school announced Friday.

Amid pressure, Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football

If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.

Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football

The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.

Northwestern moves Wisconsin game from Wrigley to Ryan Field

Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

QB Peyton Ramsey, punter Derek Adams transfer to Northwestern

Former Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey has transferred to Northwestern, giving the Wildcats another option behind center after they struggled offensively last season.

Minnesota Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern

Daniel Oturu scored 24 points and Marcus Carr added 14 on Wednesday to lead Minnesota past Northwestern 74-57 in the first game of the Big Ten Tournament.

Michigan women upset No. 11 Northwestern 67-59

Naz Hillmon scored 20 points, Hailey Brown added 19 and seventh-seeded Michigan upset second-seeded and 11th-ranked Northwestern 67-59 Friday night in the Big Ten Conference quarterfinals.

Northwestern eyes big things after tying for 1st in Big Ten

Coming off back-to-back trips to the Sweet 16, Joe McKeown didn’t quite grasp the task at hand when he left George Washington to coach Northwestern in 2008.

Northwestern 81, Nebraska 76

Northwestern snapped a 12-game losing streak with an 81-76 win over Nebraska.

Alan Griffin scores career-high 24 as Illini beat Northwestern

Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66 on Thursday night.