Charlie Kuhlbander Derek Adams EVANSTON, Ill. — Charlie Kuhbander and Derek Adams are the latest to join Northwestern’s All-Big Ten selections. Both Kuhbander and Adams received consensus honorable mention selections for special teams, the conference announced on Thursday. Kuhbander returns to an All-Big Ten selection after his rookie season, where […]

EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern welcomed 14 new Wildcats who signed National Letters of Intent as a part of the NCAA early-signing period, Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced Wednesday. “Today is a celebration of the passion, dedication and sacrifice that 14 young men and […]

Chris Bergin EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern senior linebacker Chris Bergin has been named as a semi-finalist for the 2020 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s top player who began their collegiate career as a walk-on.   Bergin is one of 10 semi-finalists to be under consideration for the prestigious honor. […]

Mike Hankwitz EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz is one of 15 coaches to be named a semi-finalist for the 2020 Broyles Award, which recognizes the nation’s top assistant coach. Hankwitz, who is in his 51st season as a college football coach, needs just one win to reach […]

EVANSTON, Ill. — Eight Northwestern defensive players received All-Big Ten Selections on Wednesday, highlighted by sophomore Brandon Joseph and senior Paddy Fisher both receiving individual awards to go along with their All-Big Ten honors. Fisher received the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award (named after Dan and Susan Jones Family […]

EVANSTON, Ill. – Four Wildcats on the offensive side of the ball were named to the All-Big Ten Team, the conference announced on Tuesday. True first-year offensive tackle Peter Skoronski and graduate quarterback Peyton Ramsey led the Northwestern selections, with Skoronski earning second team honors by the conference media as […]

Cam Porter Evanston, Ill.- Northwestern running back Cam Porter was named as the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week following his career-day against Illinois on Dec. 12. Porter’s 142 yards (career-high) on the ground were the ninth-most in a game by a Wildcat first-year and his two rushing […]

Saturday, Dec. 19 #4 Ohio State 11 a.m. CT Lucas Oil Stadium(Indianapolis, IN) Television: Fox Radio: AM-720 WGN Radio EVANSTON, Ill. – The Northwestern Wildcats will play in their second Big Ten Championship Game Saturday, facing the Ohio State Buckeyes for the second time in the […]

Brandon Joseph EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph has been named as a semifinalist for the 2020 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, an honor that recognizes the nation’s top defensive back in on field performance, athletic ability and character.   Joseph is just one of four underclassmen nominees to […]

Coy Bacon (courtesy Cincinnati Bengals) JACKSON, Miss. – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its Class of 2021 today and former Jackson State great Coy Bacon was one of six to receive this significant honor. Bacon will enter the BCFHOF posthumously. “Coy Bacon helped […]