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Penn State's Christian Hackenberg celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Illinois.

Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg has Northwestern concerned

June 16, 2018 at 5:29 p.m.

Northwestern defensive end Dean Lowry and middle linebacker Anthony Walker each had a field day at Nebraska on Oct. 24 when the Wildcats last played and frustrated quarterback Tommy Armstrong....

After recent wild finishes, Northwestern preparing for unexpected

June 16, 2018 at 5:43 p.m.

When they aren't dressing up in bizarre Halloween costumes — like the Northwestern player who impersonated coach Pat Fitzgerald over the weekend — the Wildcats are preparing for bizarre finishes...

George R. R. Martin at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Game of Thrones creator to be honored during Northwestern football game

June 16, 2018 at 5:10 p.m.

Halftime at Saturday's Northwestern-Penn State football game will feature the appearance of best-selling author George R.R. Martin at Ryan Field. Martin is a 1970 Northwestern alum, whose Game of Thrones...

Kyle Fuller slips as he tries to run the ball downfield during the first half after an interception.

Teddy Bridgewater helps Vikings get over the hump in Chicago

May 10, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

Teddy Bridgewater couldn't remember exactly how long it had been since the Vikings had beaten the Bears at Soldier Field, even though his veteran teammates had been reminding him about...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald talks with former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill after their teams' Oct. 3 game at Ryan Field.

Pat Fitzgerald talks goals for Northwestern program, impact of Jerry Kill

June 16, 2018 at 5:16 p.m.

Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald pushed the pause button on his hectic daily routine this week to reflect on the privilege and volatility of the coaching profession. With his Wildcats off this...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., on Oct. 24, 2015.

Pat Fitzgerald admires Blackhawks blueprint for success

June 16, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald says he is not a "bandwagon" fan of the Blackhawks, and he tries to apply some of the principles of success that have worked so...

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson throws during practice.

Northwestern’s Lowry, Thorson earn Big Ten honors

June 16, 2018 at 6:08 p.m.

Northwestern senior defensive end Dean Lowry has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and quarterback Clayton Thorson is the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Lowry set...

Grading Northwestern’s performance vs. Nebraska

June 16, 2018 at 6:33 p.m.

The glass is half-full again for Northwestern after escaping Nebraska with a 30-28 victory to improve to 6-2 (2-2 in the Big Ten) and become bowl eligible. With next weekend...

Quarterback Clayton Thorson helps Northwestern beat Nebraska with legs as well as arm

June 16, 2018 at 6:35 p.m.

After blow-out losses to Michigan and Iowa, Clayton Thorson admitted his confidence was beginning to waver, perhaps as much as some of his wayward passes. "It's tough being shut out...

Pat Fitzgerald walks off te field after the loss to Iowa.

Preview: Northwestern at Nebraska

June 16, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday; ESPN2, WGN-AM 720. Line: Nebraska by 7. Records: Northwestern 5-2, 1-2 Big Ten; Nebraska 3-4, 1-2. Last meeting: Nebraska won 38-17 on Oct. 18, 2014, in...

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