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Photos from Northwestern’s 13-6 victory against Miami (Ohio) in the season opener on Aug. 31, 2024, at a temporary stadium on the lakefront in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats players celebrate after a 13-6 win over the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern players celebrate after a 13-6 win over the Miami (Ohio) on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players touch a wood sign after a 13-6 win over the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players touch a wood sign after a 13-6 win over the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) heads to the sideline after making an interception during the final Miami Ohio Redhawks offensive drive in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) heads to the sideline after making an interception during the final Miami Ohio Redhawks offensive drive in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats punter Luke Akers (11), right, punts in the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats punter Luke Akers (11), right, punts in the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive linemen Sean McLaughlin (97) and Anto Saka (4) chase after Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive linemen Sean McLaughlin (97) and Anto Saka (4) chase after Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5) takes a snap in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5) takes a snap in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) makes a reception as Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) defends in the third quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) makes a reception as Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) defends in the third quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5) keeps the ball in the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5) keeps the ball in the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5), right, keeps the ball for a run in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Wright (5), right, keeps the ball for a run in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Dave Braun, center, exhales while watching the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Dave Braun, center, exhales while watching the fourth quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Dave Braun congratulates quarterback Mike Wright (5) after a 13-6 win over the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern coach Dave Braun congratulates quarterback Mike Wright after a 13-6 win against Miami (Ohio) on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats fans use a rally flag as a sun shield in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats fans use a rally flag as a sun shield in the third quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) heads to the sideline after making an interception during the final Miami Ohio Redhawks offensive drive in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) heads to the sideline after making an interception during the final Miami Ohio Redhawks offensive drive in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks players greet one another after a 13-6 Wildcats win at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks players greet one another after a 13-6 Wildcats win at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) leans toward the end zone during a rush in the second quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) leans toward the end zone during a rush in the second quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Silas Walters (29) breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Silas Walters (29) breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) runs with the ball as Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Eli Blakey (16) defends in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (1) runs with the ball as Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Eli Blakey (16) defends in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) and linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (5) celebrate after sacking Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern defensive end Anto Saka (4) and linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (5) celebrate after sacking Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert on Aug. 31, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Raion Strader (13) breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks defensive back Raion Strader (13) breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats cheerleaders head off the field in the second quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats cheerleaders head off the field in the second quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Frank Covey IV (16) gestures for a first down after a reception against the Miami Ohio Redhawks in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Frank Covey IV (16) gestures for a first down after a reception against the Miami Ohio Redhawks in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats place kicker Jack Olsen (82) celebrates with teammates after making a field goal in the first quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats place kicker Jack Olsen (82) celebrates with teammates after making a field goal in the first quarter against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans watch the first quarter between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans watch the first quarter between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) tackles Miami Ohio Redhawks wide receiver Cade McDonald (15) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) tackles Miami Ohio Redhawks wide receiver Cade McDonald (15) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks head coach Chuck Martin, right, walks the sideline in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Miami Ohio Redhawks head coach Chuck Martin, right, walks the sideline in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Ohio Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Ohio Redhawks wide receiver Javon Tracy (11) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) and linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (5) celebrate after sacking Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) and linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (5) celebrate after sacking Miami Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats marching band members wait for players outside the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats marching band members wait for players outside the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans walk through the north bleacher section at Martin Stadium before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans walk through the north bleacher section at Martin Stadium before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Two fans sit walk to their seats in the north bleacher section at Martin Stadium before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Two fans sit walk to their seats in the north bleacher section at Martin Stadium before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks on the Northwestern University campus on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Janette Outlaw posts a Northwestern Wildcats flag onto a fence at the Lakeside Garage for tailgating before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Janette Outlaw posts a Northwestern Wildcats flag onto a fence at the Lakeside Garage for tailgating before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats fans tailgate at the Lakeside Garage before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats fans tailgate at the Lakeside Garage before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players walk to the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players walk to the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun exits a bus for the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun exits a bus for the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brad and Lisa May set up a tent for tailgating at the Lakeside Garage before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brad and Lisa May set up a tent for tailgating at the Lakeside Garage before a game between the Wildcats and Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players walk to the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Northwestern Wildcats players walk to the Walter Athletics Center before a game against the Miami Ohio Redhawks at Northwestern University on Aug. 31, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)