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In a game that came down to the wire, it was ultimately Northwestern football's self-inflicted errors that proved costly in a 28-21 loss at Nebraska.

In Northwestern football's narrow defeat, every error proved costly

Embrace the chase. That was the message as Northwestern entered the dangerous Memorial Stadium to face Nebraska Saturday. From the game's opening drive, the Wildcats (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) had no choice but to accept that mindset. The offense struggled to keep up with the Cornhuskers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) early, and NU's second half...

Rapid Recap: Nebraska 28, Northwestern 21

Northwestern football just lost its third game of the season 28-21 to the postseason-bound Nebraska Cornhuskers. Here's who is trending up (and down) after a crushing Big Ten defeat.

Stock up, stock down from Northwestern football's 28-21 loss to Nebraska

Northwestern fencing hosted the Remenyik Regional Open Circuit last weekend, where it earned nine top-ten finishes.

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A reeling Nebraska welcomes a red-hot Northwestern. Here are the factors that will decide the matchup, regardless of outcome.

Why Northwestern will/won't beat Nebraska

The 'Cats have their work cut out for them this weekend against Nebraska. Here's the formula for NU to get its best win of the season.

Three keys to a Northwestern win over Nebraska

Special teams coordinator Paul Creighton sees Saturday's special teams matchup like a boxing match. Nebraska, which boasts the second highest PFF grade for special teams in the FBS, is extremely aggressive and tries to maximize explosive plays. However, Creighton knows how his team can counter. "Floyd Mayweather was the best boxer of all time, and...

Football: Northwestern's smart special teams unit set to square up against Nebraska

Northwestern emerged victorious in its lone Big Ten away contest against Penn State, but another challenge awaits. The Wildcats (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska and take on the Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) on Saturday. The two teams find themselves in very different points of the season, especially after last week....

Football: The Gameday Staff forecasts Northwestern's matchup with Nebraska

Already leading 19-0 against Purdue in the fourth quarter, Northwestern had five chances to put the game firmly out of reach. Instead, the hosts left the door open for the Boilermakers with two three-and-outs, two turnovers and a missed field goal to close out the game.

Football: Braun, Northwestern ready for road test versus Nebraska

Northwestern's shutout of Purdue was a statement victory with plenty of implications. Let's see what we can take away from it.

Three takeaways from Northwestern football vs. Purdue

After a 19-0 win over Purdue in the lakefront's finale, Northwestern stock is on the rise.

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern vs. Purdue

Riding the curtails of an upset road victory at Penn State a week prior, Northwestern hosted Purdue for its final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Saturday, and came away with another winning result. With members of the University's 1995 Rose Bowl team watching from the Walter Athletics Center balcony, the Wildcats...

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 19, Purdue 0

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On the back of last week's upset win over Penn State, Northwestern will once again play one of its most meaningful games of the season so far, for a litany of reasons. Saturday's meeting with Purdue (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) has picked up major postseason significance for the Wildcats (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten), as victory...

Football: Northwestern to honor 1995 Rose Bowl team in lakeside finale against Purdue

Like half of Northwestern's student body, as an underclassman, I have no memory of life before lakefront gamedays. My primary experiences with the old Ryan Field are from playing as the Wildcats in the EA College Football video game, wishing the game developers had opted for a digital recreation of the scenic lakefront stadium.

Little: Saying goodbye to football on Lake Michigan's shores

Northwestern grabbed a potentially season-defining victory at Penn State on Saturday, but for coach David Braun and his squad, there is no time to dwell on it. The Wildcats (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) are right back in action this Saturday against Purdue in their final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium before playing...

Football: Braun talks Penn State takeaways, upcoming Purdue matchup at weekly press conference

Northwestern heads back to Evanston to host Purdue for its final home game on the lakefront. Here are three keys for how the 'Cats can get the win.

Three keys to Northwestern football vs. Purdue

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Northwestern's mens and women's teams swept Miami (OH) and Southern Illinois to begin the 2025-26 swim season.

Swim and Dive: Northwestern dominates opening tri-meet versus Miami (OH) and Southern Illinois

Preston Stone out dueled Drew Allar, and James Franklin got run out of Happy Valley. Just as everyone expected.

Three Takeaways from Northwestern's Victory Over Penn State

Two years ago, Penn State made the trip west to Evanston for the first time since 2017, and the game couldn't have started any better for Northwestern. A fumble recovery on the opening kickoff allowed then-interim coach David Braun's squad to get on the board first. But as their No.

Football: Northwestern prevails in 22-21 upset win at Penn State

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City leaders and Northwestern Athletics executives celebrated the new Ryan Field as workers officially installed the stadium's final beam Thursday morning, marking the conclusion of the project's structural phase. Mayor Daniel Biss, Athletic Director Mark Jackson and two members of the Ryan family addressed the crowd of more than 400 construction workers after Executive Director...

Final steel structural beam installed at Ryan Field 'topping out ceremony'

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Northwestern's dominant performance against Louisiana-Monroe brought with it flashes in the passing game, but the glitz and glamour shouldn't overshadow the performance of its most productive unit this season: the offensive line. Against the Warhawks, the Wildcats' (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) mob of maulers set the tone with their best statistical performance to date.

Boyko: Northwestern football's offensive line protects the prize

Riding a two-game winning streak, Northwestern will venture into enemy territory for the first time since Week 1 as it travels to Penn State on Saturday. The Wildcats (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) fell into a rhythm against Louisiana-Monroe, pulling away for a 42-7 victory. Ahead of the upcoming matchup with Penn State (3-2, 0-2 Big...

Football: Braun emphasizes Stone's development, rush defense ahead of Penn State matchup

A point of pride in the Northwestern defensive unit is its ability to stop the run, and, through five games, that skill has proven to be a work in progress, culminating in holding Louisiana-Monroe to just 87 yards on the ground Saturday. "We're getting better every week," defensive coordinator Tim McGarigle told The Daily on...

Football: Short-handed linebackers prepare for dangerous Penn State backfield

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily's photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. Northwestern took down Louisiana-Monroe 42-7 Saturday at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, bumping NU to...

Captured: Football: Northwestern rocks Louisiana-Monroe 42-7

Following a 42-7 victory over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, Northwestern is back over .500 for the first time since September 2024! Here are three takeaways from the dominant homecoming performance.

Three takeaways from Northwestern football vs. ULM

Facing a Louisiana-Monroe pass defense that ranked as a bottom-10 unit among FBS teams, Northwestern established its attack early on in Saturday's matchup. While the end result worked out well for the Wildcats (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) - as the team picked up a season-high 269 yards through the air en route to a 42-7...

Northwestern leans on young receivers in 42-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe

Three weeks into Northwestern's season, alarm bells might have been ringing. The team marched into its first bye week with a losing record and without a defining performance from graduate student quarterback Preston Stone. However, Saturday's matchup with Louisiana-Monroe provided further evidence that the transfer quarterback is finding his way.

Football: Preston Stone demonstrates development in 42-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe

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Northwestern football's 42-7 win against ULM on homecoming showed the makings of a team that is getting better with each week.

Northwestern football's win over ULM showcased a team coming into its own

Northwestern football's matchup with ULM saw some unlikely heroes and some rookie mistakes. Whose stock is up and whose is down after this duel with the Warhawks?

Stock up, stock down from Northwestern's 42-7 win over ULM

On paper, Northwestern's Week 6 matchup against a Sunbelt Conference visitor appeared to be a breezy task, the type of confidence-building breather that could give the hosts momentum as the remainder of their Big Ten slate looms. In what became a blowout 42-7 Wildcat (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) win, that reality came to fruition.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 42, Louisiana-Monroe 7

Northwestern football takes on ULM for homecoming. Here's how to follow Saturday's contest.

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Can the 'Cats earn their first win streak of the season?

Northwestern vs. ULM Predictions

Northwestern has a legitimate chance to get to 3-2 this week. Here's what the 'Cats should do - and not do - if they want to win against ULM on Saturday.

Why Northwestern football will/won't beat ULM

Northwestern's 17-14 win over UCLA on Saturday came with a couple of firsts. Redshirt sophomore running back Caleb Komolafe notched his first 100-yard game, junior wide receiver Griffin Wilde hauled in his first touchdown with the program and the team earned its first conference and FBS win of the season.

Football: Four things to watch ahead of Northwestern's game against Louisiana-Monroe

Redshirt junior safety Robert Fitzgerald made up his mind at the end of last season. With former teammates in the secondary graduating and transferring out, 2025 was bound to be different for Fitzgerald. "I was like, 'Alright. This is my year,'" Fitzgerald told The Daily on Tuesday. "...

Football: Robert Fitzgerald reaps benefits of arriving early and leaving late in 2025 ascension

Whenever Northwestern dialed up a big passing play Saturday against UCLA, there was a simple formula: find No. 17. Since joining the Wildcats (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten) this offseason upon transferring from South Dakota State, junior wide receiver Griffin Wilde has made the FCS to FBS transition look seamless.

Football: Griffin Wilde makes immediate impact in Northwestern wide receiver room

When your anemic offense is rolling, you gotta let it roll. Hosting a struggling UCLA squad in its lakeside abode Saturday, Northwestern entered halftime with its largest mid-game lead over a Big Ten opponent in offensive coordinator Zach Lujan's 16-game tenure. By the time 30 minutes had elapsed on the game clock, NU's second-year play...

Pachuta: For Northwestern football, daring offense is a must

For redshirt junior defensive end Anto Saka, being an "every down force" isn't something you can see on a stat sheet. Prior to Northwestern's most recent win over UCLA, where he had four tackles, one tackle for loss and combined on two sacks, Saka's name wouldn't stand out on any box score this season.

Football: Anto Saka isn't 'stat-hunting,' remains solely focused on winning ways ahead of Week 6

The run game is everything.

Three takeaways from Northwestern football vs. UCLA

A second-half slide nearly jeopardized what was poised to be a Northwestern win early on, but when it mattered most, the hosts held firm against UCLA. The Wildcats (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten) jumped to a 17-0 lead by halftime, which slowly evaporated to a narrow three-point game late in the fourth quarter.

Football: Northwestern holds off late UCLA push for 17-14 win

Headed into the 2nd quarter, redshirt sophomore running back Caleb Komolafe was already having a good game. He had nine of the team's 11 carries for 46 yards, matching his total output from Northwestern's other three opening frames this season. It took just one more snap for it to become clear that it was going...

Football: Caleb Komolafe carries Northwestern to first Big Ten win

A win is a win, but there are still plenty of concerns following Saturday's contest.

With a hapless second half, Northwestern football's win over UCLA brought more questions than answers

Northwestern came out of its bye week looking well-rested and rejuvenated against UCLA. The defense looked stout, and graduate student quarterback Preston Stone looked comfortable. As time went on, though, the Wildcats (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten) reverted to the team they had been through three games this season.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14

Could the Wildcats pick up their first Big Ten victory of the season?

Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern football vs. UCLA: TV, radio, streaming, injury report

For the first time since the Big Ten expanded in 2024, Northwestern will try its hand against one of two California joinees Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) will host UCLA (0-3, 0-0) this weekend with both teams coming off a bye week following decisive defeats.

Football: Braun previews Saturday conference clash with UCLA

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Three weeks of Northwestern football have given the Daily's Gameday Staff a lot to think about. While the warning signs are evident, following a 1-2 start, a week off before the Wildcats host UCLA could provide time for NU to reflect and adapt to save its season.

Football: The Gameday Staff gives its thoughts on the season so far

On Saturday, ahead of Northwestern-Oregon, Inside NU spoke to Wildcat legend Darnell Autry - a star of NU's Rose Bowl squads. Here's what Autry had to say about the state of the program and more:

Q&A: A conversation with Northwestern football legend Darnell Autry

Of all the monumental tasks that Northwestern football has been asked to achieve, beating No. 4 Oregon was undoubtedly one of the toughest. Despite a pair of late game touchdowns, the 'Cats simply stood no chance.

Facing one of the nation's best, Northwestern football simply looked outclassed

Early on in Northwestern's Big Ten bout with No. 4 Oregon on Saturday, it looked like the hosts might give the national championship contenders a run for their money after forcing an opening drive punt and showing life on offense. The Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) fired on all cylinders against the Ducks (3-0, 1-0...

Football: Miscues plague Stone in 34-14 loss to No. 4 Oregon

Ahead of an upcoming stretch of favorable home matchups against UCLA and Louisiana-Monroe, Northwestern has a crucial two weeks of rest and preparation following a 34-14 Saturday loss to No. 4 Oregon. Entering their bye week, the 'Cats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) now have three games of film to look back on after two emphatic...

Football: Northwestern offense still searching for identity after 34-14 Oregon loss

While the run game was a plus in Northwestern football's 34-14 loss to No. 4 Oregon, offensive miscues from the passing end were a stock down.

Stock up, stock down from Northwestern football's 34-14 loss to No. 4 Oregon

Northwestern couldn't find a way to upset the No. 4 team in the country.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern football met its match in a 34-14 loss to No. 4 Oregon

After a dark and dreary Evanston morning gave way to sunshine by kickoff, Northwestern faced a more ominous fate than the day's early deluge as it prepared its Big Ten-opener against No. 4 Oregon on Saturday morning. Through the game's opening quarter, the Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) looked like a team that could weather...

Rapid Recap: No. 4 Oregon 34, Northwestern 14

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Northwestern fans will wake up to a unique atmosphere for the season's first gameday with students on campus as FOX's Big Noon Kickoff visits for the first time. FOX's flagship college football pregame show premiered in 2019, and it is making its first trip to Evanston for its seventh season ahead of the Wildcats' (1-1,...

Football: FOX's Big Noon Kickoff to tape on Lakefill ahead of No. 4 Oregon matchup

Four days removed from sustaining a season-ending injury, graduate student running back Cam Porter remained an important figure at Tuesday's practice for redshirt sophomore Caleb Komolafe, who will likely be taking on a larger role at the position in Porter's absence. Komolafe smiled as he called Porter his "big brother" and described how his presence...

Football: Caleb Komolafe braces for a larger running back role following Cam Porter's injury

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Northwestern football is a heavy underdog against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. How can the 'Cats defy the odds and pull off an upset?

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Three-time team captain and sixth-year graduate student running back Cam Porter has been ruled out with a season-ending injury, coach David Braun announced at his weekly press conference Monday afternoon. After scoring the team's first touchdown of the season early on in Northwestern's home-opener against Western Illinois on Friday night, Porter went down midway through...

Football: Cam Porter ruled out for the season

Cam Porter, Northwestern's leading rusher during the 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2020 seasons, will miss the rest of 2025 with a lower body injury.

BREAKING: Northwestern running back Cam Porter to miss rest of 2025 season with injury

Northwestern football looked much more comfortable against the Leathernecks. Can it continue into the rest of the season?

Three takeaways from Northwestern football's 42-7 win over Western Illinois

On a 3rd and 1 play with just over seven minutes left to play in Northwestern's Friday night matchup with Western Illinois, redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Boe took the snap and pulled the ball back on the option. The gap was there. Boe zipped across midfield, met a defender at the second level and, with...

Football: Wildcats run wild in 42-7 home-opening rout of Western Illinois

In a game against arguably its easiest opposition all year, Northwestern football had one job: to win, and preferably by a lot. It got the job done.

In a get-right game, Northwestern football got its job done

The 'Cats put on a clinic in Evanston following their opening-week loss.

Stock up, stock down from Northwestern football's win over Western Illinois

Northwestern controlled the game throughout with a much-needed 42-7 victory. The big new though was Cam Porter's injury, and fans will await the diagnosis.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern takes care of business with 42-7 victory

Northwestern's home crowd let out a collective gasp when graduate student quarterback Preston Stone's second pass of a Friday night contest with Western Illinois was nearly intercepted. After tossing four picks and fumbling the ball twice in his Wildcat (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) debut at Tulane last week, all eyes were on the SMU transfer...

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 42, Western Illinois 7

The 'Cats are in desperate need of victory after a rough defeat away from home.

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NEW ORLEANS - Northwestern made the trip to the Big Easy intent on making history. The Wildcats (0-1, 0-0 Big Ten) had played in Louisiana once back in 1955, but the program had yet to win a game in the state entering their matchup against the Green Wave (1-0, 0-0 AAC).

Football: Turnovers topple Northwestern offense in 23-3 loss to Tulane

NEW ORLEANS - Northwestern only needed one play from scrimmage to show what kind of fight it would put up against Tulane. On the first snap of the game, Tulane linebacker Harvey Dyson easily beat graduate student left tackle Caleb Tiernan and forced a fumble off a blind-side sack of graduate student quarterback Preston Stone.

Football: Northwestern begins its season in disappointing fashion, falls 23-3 at Tulane

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Coach David Braun didn't shy away from the quality of Northwestern's week 1 opponent before his team ventured to the Big Easy to face Tulane. Commending the Green Wave as a potentially playoff-caliber team, Braun said in his weekly press conference he was "excited" about the progress his group had made over the last year...

Rapid Recap: Tulane 23, Northwestern 3

The Wildcats seemed to have stayed in Evanston despite them being scheduled to play in New Orleans.

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern football's 23-3 loss to Tulane

It's no secret that the transfer portal has fundamentally changed the landscape of college sports. Coach David Braun and his staff have adapted accordingly throughout his tenure, and the 2025 rendition of the Northwestern football roster shows that. For the first time in the transfer portal era, the Wildcats saw more players transfer in than...

Football: 2025 transfer class expected to contribute early

Northwestern underwent an expansive offseason overhaul, adding 35 signees and transfers. With the additions, fans have lots of new names to learn ahead of Saturday's season opener at Tulane. But new roster additions are not the only players to get excited about. The Wildcats return impact players on both sides of the ball and are...

Football: Projecting 5 breakout players entering 2025 season

Saturday marks the start of the third chapter of coach David Braun's journey leading Northwestern, with the Wildcats kicking off their 2025 season against Tulane in New Orleans. Braun's third season in Evanston comes with more stability than the others. In contrast to his last campaign's commencement, he now has a year with his coordinators...

Football: Northwestern prepares for difficult Week 1 at Tulane

August's conclusion signifies that college football season is finally here. Northwestern will travel down south to New Orleans to kick off its season against Tulane on Saturday at 11 a.m. Before the Wildcats provide the answer for us, the Daily's Gameday Staff took a swing at predicting what the 2025 season has in store.

Football: The Daily's Gameday Staff makes its 2025 season predictions

Inside NU writers predicted Northwestern football's season record. Spoiler alert, the expectations aren't super high.

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Last fall, The Wall Street Journal dubbed a Saturday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as "the hottest ticket in college football," citing views of Lake Michigan as the preeminent cause of rising ticket prices despite a subpar season. If that's the case, upgrades to the temporary dwelling place are about to make...

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When former Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater showed up at his fifth year of Los Angeles Chargers training camp on July 16, he wasn't quite sure what the future would hold. Prepped to play on his final rookie option year with no job security past 2025, Slater landed the most lucrative contract for an offensive...

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Northwestern is about a month away from opening its 2025 season at Tulane, and with last year's disappointing performance in the rearview, coach David Braun and his squad are eager to bring change to the program. During their Wednesday appearance at the Big Ten Football Media Days, Braun, redshirt junior running back Joseph Himon II,...

Football: Braun, players preview 2025 season at Big Ten Football Media Days

The Wildcats host a Big Ten foe that has lost its last 11 dating back to last season.

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The 'Cats look to hold down the lakefront once again, this time against a first-time opponent

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