1. You need a two-dimensional offense to beat Northwestern’s defense
It feels strange to say it after Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 259 yards, but Northwestern’s run defense was pretty good...
For a season and a half, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and offensive coordinator Mick McCall have been criticized for conservative play-calling and decision-making.
Not on Saturday. The Wildcats’...
Northwestern’s mid-season renaissance continues.
In their conference home opener, the Wildcats (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) stretched their win streak to three with an upset victory over No. 17 Wisconsin (3-2,...
What went right:
Saturday marked Northwestern's first home win over a ranked opponent since 2010.
The Wildcats won the turnover battle, forcing four turnovers while protecting the ball on offense,...
