Football The ball hung in the air Saturday in the final moment of Northwestern’s battle with No. 16 Michigan State, as the outcome dangled in the balance. Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke had...

Football For a second straight week at Ryan Field, the fans got their money’s worth. After surrendering a late touchdown drive to tie the game in regulation, Northwestern (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) rebounded...

Football After sending out his offense on a season-high six fourth downs against Iowa, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald acknowledged the heat that comes with those choices. “Most of those decisions...

Football Northwestern battled with Iowa on the ground Saturday. But above it, the Wildcats had to contend with an invisible foe — a strong wind that played a large role in coaching decisions throughout...

Football Two crucial conversions by Northwestern — and two crucial gaffes by Iowa — gave the Wildcats a 17-10 overtime victory in a slugfest-turned-thriller Saturday. Junior quarterback Clayton...