Football Chris Bergin went into Saturday’s game against Rutgers as the Big Ten’s leader in tackles. Unlike its graduate linebacker, Northwestern’s defense was near the bottom of the...

Following the 2020 season, first-year defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and defensive line coach Marty Long searched the transfer portal as part of their effort to retool Northwestern’s defensive line.  Despite...

There was a time not long ago when Rutgers was synonymous with futility in college football. The Scarlet Knights were the team every Big Ten squad looked forward to playing. In 2016, they were outgained...

Football Defending the run is one of Northwestern’s biggest weaknesses going back to the 2020 season, and games against Duke and Michigan State this season didn’t show many signs of improvement. Spartan...

Football Thus far, Northwestern’s 2021 season has been defined by slow starts. Against Ohio, the Wildcats went to work early to reverse that trend. The Bobcats mounted a lengthy opening drive,...