What word best describes the collective personality of Northwestern’s defensive backs? Consider two options. One, offered by sophomores Godwin Igwebuike and Marcus McShepard, is “silly.” After...

Two weeks ago, Northwestern looked like a borderline-.500 team and Big Ten West afterthought. Now, the Wildcats are one of the top 25 teams in the country according to both the Associated Press (which...

2015 Football Preview A frightening concussion. Three interceptions. Renal agenesis. What was a tumultuous year for Northwestern’s back four eventually proved a triumphant one, as the secondary...

Special teams was not a point of strength for Northwestern in 2014. Aside from junior kicker Jack Mitchell’s heroics in an upset win over Notre Dame, the Wildcats’ kicking, coverage and return...

Football Northwestern wrapped up its spring practice schedule Saturday, and despite some uncertainties on the defensive side of the ball the Wildcats feel good about their stop unit ahead of training...