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Northwestern hungry for 1st bowl win in since '49
Northwestern's Andrew Brewer celebrates his touchdown with Josh Rooks during the first quarter against Wisconsin.
Auburn Outback opponent Northwestern following the late Randy Walker's winning ways
Randy Walker led Northwestern to three bowl games before his sudden death in June 2006.
Armed Forces Bowl again for Air Force and Houston
Air Force and Houston will meet again in the Armed Forces Bowl. For the second year in a row, Houston and Air Force will finish their seasons against each other in the bowl game played on the TCU campus.
Johns a Finalist for FootballScoop.com Wide Receiver Coach of the Year
Northwestern assistant football coach Kevin Johns , who serves as the Wildcats' passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach, was named a finalist for the FootballScoop.com wide receiver coach of the year award.
Forman: NU ready to make it over mountain, get bowl win
Sitting in the Nicolet Football Center after Northwestern's 33-31 victory over Wisconsin, coach Pat Fitzgerald spoke passionately about his team's accomplishments.
Notebook: Cats contain Clay, control clock to come away with win
One of the challenges of taking on a power running team like Wisconsin is trying to control the clock.
Sidebar: McCall trusts Markshausen with magic trick play
If there was one play on Saturday that best summed up the progress Northwestern has made this season, it was wide receiver Zeke Markshausen's touchdown pass late in the second quarter.
Hlist: Michigan beats themselves
An Ohio State fan shows a sign that has the number of days since Michigan beat Ohio State on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Kafka, Demos Earn Big Ten Conference Player of the Week Honors
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka and place-kicker Stefan Demos were honored by the Big Ten Conference Sunday night after leading the Wildcats to a 33-31 win over No.
Football: Wisconsin loses 33-31 to Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. - Mike Kafka hit Andrew Brewer with two first-half touchdown passes and Brian Peters and Jordan Mabin made key defensive plays late as Northwestern beat No.
The Amazing Story of Northwestern Football's Senior Class
Tomorrow afternoon, 21 NU seniors will play at Ryan Field for the final time. They've been through hell and have emerged as one of the most successful senior classes in Northwestern football history.
Chappatta: When did the dink-and-dunk die?
After Northwestern's 24-14 road loss to Michigan State on October 17, I lamented the dink-and-dunk offense was ruining any chance of the Wildcats finding success this season.
Badgers and Wildcats meet in Big Ten brawl
The 17th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats meet for the first time since 2006, as they collide in a Big Ten battle this weekend at Ryan Field.
Before we get into it, click here if you want referee Dan Caprona s explanation regarding Sherrick McManisa clinching interception with 32 seconds to go: http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2924 WHAT THIS GAME MEANT Northwesterna s 21-16 win ensures the Wildcats get to play in a bowl in back-to-back years for just the second time in program history.
Mike Kafka throws for 305, Sherrick McManis pick seals Northwestern's 21-16 win
Mike Kafka threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score and Sherrick McManis made a last-minute interception to preserve Northwestern's 21-16 win Saturday over Illinois.
UM's Mesko named finalist for Wuerffel Trophy
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. Read more: College The All Sports Association, Inc.
Kirlew Selected Finalist for ARA Sportsmanship Award
Indiana senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew is one of 10 finalists for the fifth annual Awards and Recognition Association annual sportsmanship award, given to one outstanding NCAA Bowl Division collegiate football player who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship.
The Spotlight Dance a " Northwestern
Home > Blogs > On Iowa by Marc Morehouse > The Spotlight Dance - Northwestern On Iowa by Marc Morehouse The Spotlight Dance - Northwestern Posted on Nov 06, 2009 by Marc Morehouse .
Mastrud Named Finalist for ARA National Sportsmanship Award
" Kansas State senior tight end Jeron Mastrud is one of 10 finalists for the National Sportsmanship Award, the Awards and Recognition Association announced on Wednesday.
Magical season continues as Iowa hosts Northwestern
Fresh off another come-from-behind victory, the eighth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes continue their magical season this weekend, as they welcome the Northwestern Wildcats to Kinnick Stadium for a Big Ten affair.
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