Football In the low-scoring slugfest many expected between Northwestern and Iowa on Saturday, the Wildcats’ defense blinked last. “We knew this was going to be a battle,” coach Pat Fitzgerald...

Football In his free time, Warren Long produces music. In his playing time, the rising fifth-year senior — formerly a running back — plays linebacker. Somehow, he’s managed to take the skills...

Football There’s some magic in the air at Ryan Field, at least when Wisconsin comes to town. The Wildcats haven’t lost to the Badgers at home since 1999, an impressive streak covering four...

Football TAMPA, Fla. — If one puts faith in predictions, Northwestern’s loss to Tennessee in the Outback Bowl was unsurprising. Tennessee was the heavy favorite; ESPN gave the Volunteers a 77...

2014 Review Northwestern started the season with an all-star crew featuring Collin Ellis, Chi Chi Ariguzo, Drew Smith and Jimmy Hall, a group of linebackers that was the backbone of the defense that...