Northwestern knocks off former coach Pat Fitzgerald with 4th quarter rally

Northwestern staged a comeback down eight in the fourth quarter, beating Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald who was playing NU for the first time since he was fired four years ago.

Loaded Oct. 17 Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup on FOX

The last two national champions square off in a top-10 slugfest, while Pat Fitzgerald welcomes his alma mater to East Lansing. Here's what to watch this weekend in the Big Ten.

Northwestern set to open new Ryan Field against Penn State
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Northwestern will open the new Ryan Field Friday as the Wildcats host Penn State on FOX, with pregame festivities including an F-16 military flyover.

"Poise In The Noise" David Braun Previews Northwestern's Road Opener vs. #5 Indiana
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Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson catches up with Northwestern head coach David Braun as the Wildcats get ready for a massive Friday night Big Ten matchup against the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers. Braun breaks down the team's "humble and hungry" mindset coming off a dominant win over Colorado, Aiden Chiles' immediate leadership and Big Ten Player of the Week honors, and the keys to handling a hostile road environment. Plus, Braun addresses the program's defensive takeaway culture and the growing excitement around the grand opening of the new Ryan Field.

Deion Sanders dismisses a few players after Colorado’s 41-7 loss to Northwestern

Deion Sanders said he dismissed a few players from the team after he indicated it was for a pattern of behavior and not just what transpired in a 41-7 loss at Northwestern.

New Ryan Field set to open Oct. 2 with single-game tickets on sale
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Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.

The best and worst-case scenarios in 2026 for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern

College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.

Northwestern football: Preview and predictions for the Wildcats in 2026

Here’s a preview of Northwestern football’s upcoming 2026 season, where the Wildcats want to take another step forward under David Braun.