Football Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz loves trains. For senior linebacker Paddy Fisher, that's the first and most tangible memory that comes to mind of his soon-retiring coach:...

Football One uncharacteristic performance against Michigan State aside, No. 14 Northwestern has made one thing crystal clear through this season so far: It owns one of the country’s best defenses. ESPN’s...

Football Two weeks after adding the first piece of hardware to its 2020 trophy cabinet — a West Division title for the second time in three years — Northwestern saw 14 of its players earn end-of-year...

Football Pat Fitzgerald wants everyone to keep discounting Northwestern. When he saw the video of Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler calling the No. 14 Wildcats (6-1, 6-1 Big Ten) “little brother,”...

Football Two weeks ago, Rocky Lombardi and the Michigan State offense exploited the highly-touted Northwestern defense behind quarterback draws, third-down conversations and a well-planned rushing...