PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern kicked off the first game in the post-Pat Fitzgerald era on Sunday, falling 24-7 on the road at Rutgers. The loss to the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) marks the 12th consecutive defeat for the Wildcats (0-1, 0-1 Big Ten), as last year’s struggles were realized once again. “Disappointed with... The post Rapid Recap: Rutgers 24, Northwestern 7 … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Rutgers 24, Northwestern 7
Epstein: Northwestern fell into a hole that it couldn’t escape
Nine months ago, the Northwestern football team walked off Ryan Field after suffering a 41-3 drubbing to in-state rivals Illinois, cementing an 11-game losing streak to close out the 2022 season. In the wake of the program’s worst record since 1989, Athletic Director Derrick Gragg addressed the Wildcat community in an open letter. “I am... The post Epstein: Northwestern fell … [Read more...] about Epstein: Northwestern fell into a hole that it couldn’t escape
Football: Bryant buckles under pressure from dominant Rutgers defense
In what could’ve been a new dawn for Northwestern’s offense with Cincinnati quarterback transfer Ben Bryant under center, Wildcat fans were instead met with a day of deficits in Piscataway. Sunday held zero touchdowns, two interceptions, a 57.1% completion percentage and -15 rushing yards for Bryant. Although an inexperienced offensive line left him unprotected in... The post … [Read more...] about Football: Bryant buckles under pressure from dominant Rutgers defense
Football: Northwestern gets obliterated by Rutgers in the trenches, loses offensive and defensive line battles
In football, the game starts at the line of scrimmage. It’s always been this way. And it always will be. Northwestern lost this battle on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball on Sunday against Rutgers — a major part of its 24-7 disappointing loss. “Both sides of the football need to be... The post Football: Northwestern gets obliterated by Rutgers in the trenches, … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern gets obliterated by Rutgers in the trenches, loses offensive and defensive line battles
2023 Northwestern football season preview, positional breakdown and more
The day is finally here, folks. Northwestern jump starts its 2023 season in Piscataway, New Jersey, against Rutgers. But before that, The Daily has compiled a breakdown of each position group on the Wildcats’ roster and predictions on NU’s record at the end of the season. Click here to read The Daily’s preview of Northwestern... The post 2023 Northwestern football season … [Read more...] about 2023 Northwestern football season preview, positional breakdown and more