Flashback: First Bears-Packers opener at Soldier Field lacked punch
The first time the Bears and Packers opened the season at Soldier Field was a low-scoring affair. The Bears won 6-3 on Sept. 2, 1979, on a pair of Bob...
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Preview: Eastern Illinois at Northwestern
TV/radio: 3 p.m. Saturday; ESPNews, WGN-AM 720. Line: None. Records: Eastern Illinois 0-1; Northwestern 1-0. Last meeting: Northwestern won 42-21 on Sept. 10, 2011, at Ryan Field. On the offensive:...
For Northwestern linebacker Anthony Walker, preparation is first priority
They are known by teammates as the "Renegades," and the brash Northwestern linebacking corps led by Anthony Walker is off to an auspicious start. Buoyed by a 16-6 win over...
New video boards, food options await Bears fans at Soldier Field
Bears fans may not always like what they see on the field this season, but their overall experience at Soldier Field figures to be improved. Larger video boards, new dining...
Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald expecting ‘special’ things from quarterback
Clayton Thorson has played in just one college football game, yet the redshirt freshman knows he quickly needs to become wise beyond his years. "I can't behave like a freshman....
Northwestern’s Anthony Walker, Clayton Thorson earn Big Ten weekly honors
Northwestern linebacker Anthony Walker was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following his stellar performance in the Wildcats' 16-6 upset of Stanford. Additionally, redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson...
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald finds flaws in win over Stanford
Upon further review, coach Pat Fitzgerald was not nearly as enthused with Northwestern's 16-6 upset of No. 21 Stanford as he was immediately after Saturday's game. While Fitzgerald appreciated the...
Grading Northwestern’s performance vs. Stanford
Offense B. Northwestern redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson was efficient in his debut, completing 12 of 24 passes for 105 yards and rushing for the game's only touchdown from 42...
Northwestern stuffs No. 21 Stanford in 16-6 upset
Northwestern has been dealing with an identity crisis the past couple of seasons. Who are these guys? Back-to-back 5-7 seasons after a 10-3 campaign in 2012 can do that to...
Preview: Stanford at Northwestern
TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday; ESPN, WGN-AM 720. Line: Stanford by 111/2. 2014 records: Stanford 8-5; Northwestern 5-7. Last meeting: The teams tied 41-41 on Sept. 10, 1994, in Evanston. On...