Bowl hopes at stake
When the Wildcats traveled to Champaign two years ago, they were playing out the string and Illinois was playing for a BCS bowl. This Saturday in Champaign, it will be...
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Fumbles contagious
The Wildcats lost only two fumbles in their first eight games, but then quarterback Brett Basanez fumbled it away three times and running back Jason Wright did it once against...
Bowl dreams on hold
If the Wildcats win at Illinois on Saturday, they will finish their regular season 6-6 and be bowl-eligible. But they will go to a bowl only if the Big Ten...
Warm-up acts you’ll want to watch
Here are 15 dates with games that will separate contenders from pretenders before conference play begins. Nov. 25 - Michigan State at Kansas Nov. 28 - Florida vs. Arizona, at...
Tribune’s Top 20
1. Michigan State: The Spartans have a Big Ten player of the year candidate in guard Chris Hill, their top returning scorer. And they have a bevy of other talent...
NU’s 1,000-yard man?
Running back Jason Wright, hindered by a tender left ankle since Northwestern's victory Oct. 25 over Wisconsin, needs 100 yards against Illinois to finish the season with 1,000. "My dad's...
A time to rebound
Northwestern has little time to lick its wounds after Saturday' 41-10 pounding by Michigan. Awaiting the Wildcats is a trip to Illinois, where they'll go after the Sweet Sioux tomahawk...
Seniors bid adieu
When the Wildcats play host to Michigan on Saturday, their 10 seniors will make their final appearance at Ryan Field. All will start, but Northwestern will follow its normal routine...
Eyes have it: Hunger
After Saturday's 17-7 victory over Penn State, the Wildcats' defense has held two Big Ten opponents to just one touchdown. The last time that happened was 1995. Entering Saturday's game...
Perry poses test
The next challenge for the Wildcats' resurgent defense is Michigan running back Chris Perry, who will come with the Wolverines to Ryan Field Saturday. The 6-foot-1-inch, 228-pound senior has rushed...