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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2019 Big Ten Football Preview
The Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago kicked off the grind of the college football season, a chance for players and coaches to reflect on “what could be,” in the final days of the offseason. While the football season doesn’t officially kick off until the end of August, this is where players start to finish up their offseason training and coaches get closer to naming their … [Read more...] about 2019 Big Ten Football Preview
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
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
Explosive plays, turnovers cost Wildcats loss vs Zips
The Northwestern Wildcats fell 39-34 to the visiting Akron Zips on Saturday, bringing them to 1-2 on the season and to a search for in-game consistency. Northwestern scored quickly off a botched Akron punt but otherwise came out of the gates struggling to get going offensively. The defense, however, played with tenacity and the discipline needed to contain Akron quarterback … [Read more...] about Explosive plays, turnovers cost Wildcats loss vs Zips