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Football: Northwestern’s season finale unravels in 38-28 loss to No. 23 Illinois

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CHICAGO — After suffering three consecutive defeats for the first time as a head coach Saturday, David Braun sported a stern expression as he stepped into the Chicago Cubs media room for his final postgame press conference of the 2024 season. Moments earlier, Northwestern could merely watch on as No. 23 Illinois recaptured the Land... The post Football: Northwestern’s season … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern’s season finale unravels in 38-28 loss to No. 23 Illinois

Louisville Regains The Governor’s Cup

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Cards Dominate From Start To Finish With no postseason to play for Saturday’s annual “Battle For The Governor’s Cup” was in essence a bowl game. In addition, it gave Mark Stoops’ club a chance to go into 2025 on a positive note. However, it was not to be as season-long issues arose once again. In a hail of turnovers and poor play in general the Cards made easy work of the Cats. … [Read more...] about Louisville Regains The Governor’s Cup

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern wins defensive slugfest over UNLV 66-61

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@NuMensBball | Twitter/X While the ‘Cats didn’t play their best throughout, the team was able to salvage third-place. It wasn’t always pretty, but they got the job done. Northwestern (6-2, 0-0 B1G) defeated UNLV (4-3, 0-0 MWC) on an offensively-challenged Friday night in Arizona. For Northwestern, Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 23 points, nine rebounds and six … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern wins defensive slugfest over UNLV 66-61

Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Illinois: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report

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@NUFBFamily HAT WEEK Northwestern is taking on in-state rival Illinois at Wrigley Field today coming off a brutal thwomping at the hands of Michigan last weekend. Illinois is ranked No. 23 and attempting to get to nine wins in a season for the first time since 2007. The Fighting Illini are also looking to take back “The Hat” from the Wildcats after Northwestern secured … [Read more...] about Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Illinois: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report