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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball at Oregon: TV, radio, streaming, injury report
It hasn’t been easy for Northwestern women’s basketball, a team that hasn’t won since late November. After suffering a 94-73 loss at the hands of Washington four days ago, the Wildcats look to flip the narrative against Oregon in Eugene. Both teams are sitting at 0-2 in conference play, and look at this match as […]
Five 2026 New Year’s Resolutions for Northwestern Athletics
We’ve closed the chapter of 2025 and have now kicked off a brand new year. As 2026 begins, Northwestern Athletics will have a big 365 days ahead of it, one which will consist of two stadium grand openings, a Final Four hosting opportunity, a major coaching hire to make and high-stakes seasons across several programs. […]
Despite a 20-point margin, Northwestern’s victory over Howard raised some concerns
The final 11:57 of Northwestern’s Tuesday matchup against Howard displayed everything fans have hoped for out of Wildcat basketball. Right up to that point, the ‘Cats were clinging to a 44-42 lead, unable to shake a scrappy Bison team that continued to make their presence felt defensively and on the boards. In the first half, […]
What does Chip Kelly mean for Northwestern at quarterback?
Northwestern’s expectations for the 2026 offseason changed drastically with the hiring of Chip Kelly as its offensive coordinator early Tuesday morning. The “offensive reset” that ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg promised after Saturday’s bowl game victory is here. Reinvention may be a better word. Out goes Zach Lujan. Best of luck, thank you for your service, goodbye. […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern basketball outlasts Howard 80-60 in Nick Martinelli’s return
A surprisingly close first half was in tow, but Northwestern (8-5, 0-2 B1G) was able to pull away for a gritty 80-60 win over Howard (9-6, 0-0 MEAC) in front of a packed house at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Much like the return of Grace Sullivan for women’s basketball against Washington, top scorer Nick Martinelli […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Howard: TV, radio, streaming, injury report, betting line
In the Wildcats’ final game of 2025, Nick Martinelli is set to return to the lineup following his absence against Butler. Here’s how you can follow along with Northwestern’s matchup against Howard. Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena (Evanston, Ill.) Game Time: 4:00 p.m. CST TV/Streaming: BTN Radio: WGN Radio 720 Betting Line Northwestern -20.5, O/U 147.5 (OddsShark) Injury Report […]
Big Ten Basketball Weekly: Slow Week, Huh?
With the holiday season now passing us by, it was quite the slow week in college basketball, with professional sports dominating the landscape of the American sports world. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of games to discuss as we enter the new year and official Big Ten play gets underway. Men’s Basketball Game of the […]
BREAKING: Northwestern football to hire Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator
This is a developing story. When Northwestern football won the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Dec. 26, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported that the “offensive reset” was coming for the team. It appears as though that offensive reset is already underway. On Tuesday, Northwestern made it official that it would hire Chip Kelly as its next offensive […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern women’s basketball unable to keep up from beyond the arc in loss at Washington
It was another tough road trip in the Wild West for the Wildcats. Northwestern (6-7, 0-2 B1G) was unable to overcome a three-point shooting barrage from the now-11-2 Washington Huskies (16-of-36 on the night), falling 73-94 in the last game of 2025. The game is yet another stumble for the Wildcats, who are still searching […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball vs. Washington: TV, streaming, radio, injury report
Northwestern women’s basketball will look to turn around its recent cold streak, and it’s going to need to do so soon. The Wildcats (6-6, 0-1 B1G) are officially into the thick of conference action, heading to Seattle to face Washington (10-2 B1G) as part of a short West Coast road trip into the New Year. […]
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 8: Happy Holidays!
As teams take their respective Christmas breaks, there weren’t too many B1G games over the last week. The overwhelming majority of those games were buy games, but that won’t stop this column from staying on its weekly schedule. In spirit of the holiday season and the upcoming New Year, I have compiled a list of […]
Three takeaways from Northwestern football against Central Michigan
After a season of close, hard-fought battles, the Northwestern Wildcats ended their year with a bowl game blowout. The ‘Cats took care of business against CMU, securing their second winning season in three years and giving the program a bowl game win that could not have been anticipated after their season-opening loss to Tulane. Here […]
Amidst a season of ups and downs, Northwestern football finished its year on the right foot
It’s easy to toss around the term “up and down season” when looking at just about any schedule in sports, but Northwestern football truly exemplified the phrase this past season. The ‘Cats truly did have their fair share of moments of despair and glory. Amidst a year complete with season-ending injuries to key contributors, losing […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern football romps to a 34-7 win over Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl
Northwestern entered Ford Field in Detroit feeling disrespected. Disrespected by the Big Ten media and coaches for a series of snubs when the all-conference teams were released in early December. Disrespected by the bowl committee for arguably the least prestigious postseason placement in the Big Ten. And disrespected by anyone and everyone who picked this […]
Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s 34-7 victory against Central Michigan
After a sluggish first quarter, the ‘Cats flipped the script and dominated Central Michigan, closing the season with a winning record. The performance served as a feel-good finish, as Northwestern found its rhythm and ended the year on a high note. Stock Up Defensive Takeaways Northwestern entered the game against Central Michigan facing a team […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern football vs. Central Michigan: TV, streaming, radio, odds, injury report
For the second time in three years, head coach David Braun and Northwestern football are playing postseason football. The ‘Cats will look to end their season off on a high note in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Here’s how you can catch all the action as the 6-6 Wildcats look […]
Northwestern football vs. Central Michigan 2025 predictions
It’s time for some bowling! Our staff gives their predictions on today’s matchup between the ‘Cats and the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Ascher Levin: Northwestern 31, Central Michigan 14 Northwestern enters its bowl game with a chance to finish the season above .500 against a Central Michigan team that placed […]
Collins’ Classroom: Clayton’s Clamps
The Wildcats only played one game this week, a close loss at Butler. It was yet another game that followed a similar script, although offense was the problem in this one sans Martinelli, rather than the defensive issues that have plagued the ‘Cats all year. But like Virginia, Oklahoma State and Ohio State before, the […]
Inside NU’s Christmas wish for each Northwestern sports team
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Alongside our own personal Christmas wishes, the Inside NU editors-in-chief and managing editors came together to come up with one wish for each of Northwestern’s 18 varsity athletic programs. From a healthy Grace Sullivan to new football transfer portal additions, there are many things that Wildcat fans would love […]
Impact of key injuries on Northwestern men’s and women’s basketball
The 2025-26 season opened with both urgency and optimism for both of Northwestern’s basketball teams. For the men’s team, Chris Collins put together a completely retooled lineup following the departure of Brooks Barnhizer, welcoming eight new arrivals and bringing back seven returners. On the women’s side, the team is embracing a farewell tour for the […]
Why Northwestern football will/won’t beat Central Michigan
It’s been quite a long wait for ‘Cats faithful, but that wait is over. Why? It’s bowl week. That’s why. Friday is make-or-break for Northwestern. Sitting at 6-6, the GameAbove Sports Bowl decides whether the ‘Cats finish above or below .500. In other terms, the final game of the season will be the ultimate determinant […]
Big Ten Basketball Weekly: Gearing up for a Conference Gauntlet
As non-conference action wraps up for teams around the country, the Big Ten will be getting its final tests outside the conference before the B1G gauntlet begins in January. But for now, there was still plenty that went down this past week that gave us a new perspective on who’s up and who’s not in […]
Hoosier Hysteria, Wildcat Wavering: How Indiana’s rise the top serves as a blueprint for Northwestern football
If you told a college football fan three seasons ago that powerhouse Indiana, the No. 1 team in the country and sole undefeated team left would be taking under underdog Alabama in the 12-team College Football Playoff, they might pass out. At the end of 2023, the Hoosiers were on the heels of a hard-to-watch […]
After a historic pregame reunion, the Wildcats’ sixth straight loss was marred by key absences
For Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown, Sunday’s return to his former school provided closure for a decorated head coaching career that spanned five decades. “It was so surreal to be here,” McKeown said postgame. “I didn’t even know where to sit with the bench. I was walking around like a zombie.” Unfortunately for […]
Three keys for Northwestern football against Central Michigan
It’s finally bowl game week. After a nearly month-long break, the Northwestern Wildcats (6-6, 4-5 B1G) will finally be back in action this Friday against Central Michigan (7-5, 5-3 MAC) in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. The ‘Cats should be heavily favored in this contest given their superior strength of schedule, but the Chippewas have had […]
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