Editor's note: Now that we are in the midst of the bowl games, see below how we would have seeded this hypothetical NCAA football tourney We cheered when college football went from a two team arbitrary championship game to a four team playoff system. However, with four teams and five power conferences, a team the deserves a chance to compete will get shut out. So … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Expand the College Playoffs
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Rule Changes for College Football for 2021
Courtesy of the College Football Foundation, here are important changes coming to the game this season: 2021 Rules Changes Overtime 2-Point Conversion Requirements:Teams will be required to run a 2-point conversion play after a touchdown when a game reaches a second overtime period. Previously, a 2-point attempt was required after the third overtime period. Also, if the … [Read more...] about Rule Changes for College Football for 2021
Wildcats take care of business vs Illini, turn to Big Ten Championship
The Northwestern Wildcats, despite sitting key contributors for much of the second half, got a victory over in-state rival Illinois. The Cats now turn their attention to Indianapolis, where they will face Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship. Illinois came to Evanston with nothing more than pride on the line. Their 4-7 record entering Saturday night's game guaranteed their … [Read more...] about Wildcats take care of business vs Illini, turn to Big Ten Championship
Notre Dame keeps playoff hopes alive in 31-21 win at Northwestern
The gold helmets that are the calling card of Notre Dame football were held high in triumph as the Fighting Irish trotted off Ryan Field in celebration of their 31-21 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. The classic gold matched up with Northwestern's throwback numbered helmets was emblematic of the first-half: Tough, grind-away offense that resulted in low-scoring. Each … [Read more...] about Notre Dame keeps playoff hopes alive in 31-21 win at Northwestern
Cats refuse to go away, defeat Nebraska on homecoming
The Northwestern Wildcats seemed down and out Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Faced with the daunting task of a 99-yard touchdown drive with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, it seemed the Wildcats were going to fall short yet again at home. Against all odds, quarterback Clayton Thorson led his team on that march. He kept his offense on schedule and … [Read more...] about Cats refuse to go away, defeat Nebraska on homecoming