Photo by Ayelet Prottas/Northwestern Athletics The ‘Cats dropped a game to Western Michigan before picking up a win over Marquette. No. 9 Northwestern at No. 4 Western Michigan (September 6) – Western Michigan, 1-0 Looking to build on an undefeated start to the season, No. 9 Northwestern traveled to Kalamazoo on Friday to attempt to continue its momentum against No. 4 … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer: Northwestern handed first loss of the season
“I’m ready for the opportunity.” Jack Lausch’s road to QB1
Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images The redshirt sophomore has been building towards the opportunity to start for several years. Five years ago, Chicago’s Brother Rice High School had a very talented sophomore safety. At least, the team did have a talented safety — until he won the quarterback battle for good. While Jack Lausch hasn’t looked back since seizing those reins, he’s … [Read more...] about “I’m ready for the opportunity.” Jack Lausch’s road to QB1
Visualizing football through the numbers: What is the remedy for an offense in pieces?
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Mike Wright’s quarterback keeper and Northwestern’s third down woes are just part of the story. Note: To optimally view the visualizations used below, access this article on a computer. Trailing 26-20, with a crucial third-and-1 from the 4-yard-line in double overtime against Duke, Northwestern had a Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Visualizing football through the numbers: What is the remedy for an offense in pieces?
Field Hockey: Northwestern shuts out Duke and Boston College, improves to 4-0
Northwestern Field Hockey The No. 1 team in the country isn’t scared of anyone. The No. 1 ranked Northwestern Field Hockey team continued its hot start last week, picking up big home wins against two ranked ACC teams. On Friday, it did what the football team couldn’t do and defeated No. 5 Duke 2-0 in a 2023 NCAA semi-final rematch. Two days later, it defeated No. 17 … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: Northwestern shuts out Duke and Boston College, improves to 4-0
Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Week 3
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) running past the Western Michigan defense en route to a touchdown in the first quarter of the Buckeyes’ 56-0 victory. | Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Who’s moved up and down after two weeks of action? Another week has gone by of the college football season, and the Big Ten has continued to surprise us, with some big-time … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Week 3