en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Northwestern Wildcats Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/news David Braun has landed his highest-rated recruit of the cycle. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:10:59 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56899166 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56899166 false false As another season of Northwestern athletics draws to a close, Inside NU’s writers ranked their favorite moments from this past year. Two national championships, plenty of clutch plays, a multitude of upset victories and several heartwarming moments — this season delivered countless moments that will be remembered by Wildcat players, coaches and fans for a […] Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:39:34 GMT Inside NU Archives https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56867284 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56867284 false false Northwestern fans can get their first look at the new Ryan Field (virtually) with EA's College Football 27. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:48:10 GMT Dan Allison https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56860633 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56860633 false false After a big week of commitments, Northwestern came up short in a battle for a four-star recruit. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:22 GMT Dan Allison https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56857208 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56857208 false false Ohio State is coming off a 12-2 season. They went 12-0 during the regular season and finally beat Michigan for the 1st time in four seasons. The reason ended, t Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:17:50 GMT Patrick Weider https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56855066 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56855066 false false Head coach Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt Commodores have picked up a massive 2027 commitment. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:15:37 GMT Andrew Kulha, Mark Johns, Jeff Kloster https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56851617 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56851617 false false The Wildcats are set to be "virtualized" in another edition of EA's College Football series. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:59:21 GMT Dan Allison https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56850363 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56850363 false false Coach David Braun and his team know this season will be hard. A three-game stretch at Oregon, vs. Iowa and at Ohio State gives Northwestern the hardest stretch on any FBS schedule in 2026, according to CBS Sports. The Wildcats will also travel to face defending Big Ten and national champion Indiana and visit Minnesota, […] Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:36:18 GMT Zac Penson https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56846426 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56846426 false false Coach Bret Bielema, safety Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman Joe Barna represented Illinois football during Tuesday night’s Cubs-Athletics game. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:14:45 GMT Colleen Kane https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56843098 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56843098 false false It was a big Wednesday for the Cats on the recruiting trail, with three more commits now headed to Evanston. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:45:57 GMT Dan Allison https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56839275 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56839275 false false A four-star wide receiver from Pennsylvania just made a splash for Northwestern's 2027 class. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:33 GMT Dan Allison https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56833403 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56833403 false false The transfer portal decimated the Wildcats' roster. Is the team left over doomed to the Big Ten's basement? Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:36:53 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56813821 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56813821 false false The 'Cats have been aggressive in this cycle. Sun, 31 May 2026 23:55:54 GMT Ryan Cole https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56803898 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56803898 false false Following its return to the Big Ten Outdoor Championships 11 days prior, Northwestern sent five runners to the NCAA West Preliminary, hosted by Arkansas. Anna Hightower was the standout of the weekend, as she closed the ‘Cats’ showing at the event with a personal best in the 3,000m steeplechase in her attempt to qualify for […] Sun, 31 May 2026 17:39:55 GMT Matt Campbell https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56800810 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/56800810 false false