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
Nebraska
2018 Big Ten Football Preview-Day One
The annual Big Ten Media Days took place in Chicago this week, and accompanying it came many storylines. With the first day in the books, it's time to take a look at the teams who met with the press from day one of this year's gathering. Nebraska New head coach Scott Frost has made it his mission to resurrect Nebraska's legacy, saying, "The parents all remember Nebraska as … [Read more...] about 2018 Big Ten Football Preview-Day One
Wildcats Outrun Cornhuskers in 73-61 Win (with audio)
There is a very different feeling in the air at Northwestern. Welsh-Ryan Arena used to be a place for visiting Big Ten teams to break losing streaks or get off the skids. Not anymore. In three short years, Chris Collins has turned a program around that might finally end the school's NCAA drought. The Wildcats followed up their first win in forty years at Columbus with a … [Read more...] about Wildcats Outrun Cornhuskers in 73-61 Win (with audio)
Big Ten Media Day Recap
The offseason for college sports is like when a really hyped movie releases a trailer months before it’s actual release. Fans can’t wait until it comes out. But instead of full length trailers, you get lots and lots of teasers from your favorite teams. Considering the Big Ten won the first championship in the 4-team playoff format, there’s a lot to look forward to this year. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Media Day Recap
Wildcats Fall Short Of Comeback
Northwestern found themselves in unfamiliar territory coming into Saturday's home matchup against Nebraska after winning four of their last five games in the Big Ten. The Wildcats were actually favored to win for the first time all season in conference play when they hosted the Cornhuskers at Welsh Ryan Arena Saturday, and for a short time it looked like they would pull off … [Read more...] about Wildcats Fall Short Of Comeback