Skip Myslenski

In 2000 Matt LoVecchio emerged as the first true freshman in nine years to start at quarterback for Notre Dame, and he led the Irish to the Fiesta Bowl. But...

Despite his team's meltdown Saturday against Minnesota, Northwestern coach Randy Walker continues to insist the Wildcats are a good football team. "It's going to take us making that first one,...

Northwestern quarterback Brett Basanez has thrown seven interceptions and only one TD pass, one reason the offense is averaging 18 points per game, second lowest in the Big Ten. But...

Northwestern wide receiver Ashton Aikens tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Saturday's loss to Minnesota and is done for the season. He had 18 receptions for...

Before Saturday's loss to Minnesota, Northwestern coach Randy Walker insisted backup quarterback Alexander Webb would see increased action so the offense could benefit from his running skills. But when the...

Minnesota, which visits the Wildcats on Saturday, is not only undefeated and ranked No. 21. It also leads the Big Ten in scoring (41.4 ppg) and rushing (284.2 ypg), and...

In 2000, the first time the Wildcats came out in a no-huddle, spread offense, they averaged 36.7 points. This season, using a more conventional offense, they are averaging 18.2. In...

It will be, as the saying goes, deja vu all over again for the Wildcats against Minnesota Saturday at Ryan Field. Last year, NU met the Golden Gophers in the...

Brett Basanez is still Northwestern's starting quarterback. But look for backup Alexander Webb to have an expanded role Saturday when 21st-ranked Minnesota (5-0) visits Ryan Field. "I think we need...

Northwestern claims not to be concerned about its offense, even after Saturday's 20-0 shutout by Ohio State. But that offense remains one-dimensional and in need of a more effective passing...