Terry Bannon

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said he won't know who he will start at quarterback this week until at least Wednesday, but the offensive linemen know they have to improve. "We're...

Northwestern will begin the week searching for answers for a troubled offense. Tyrell Sutton has been held to less than 100 yards rushing in all five games, including a career-low...

Saturday may be the only time Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald coaches against Penn State's Joe Paterno, 79. Paterno has not said how long he will coach. The teams don't meet again...

Anything is possible as the Northwestern quarterback situation evolves, coach Pat Fitzgerald indicated Wednesday. Andrew Brewer continued to get most of the work in practice, followed by Mike Kafka, who's...

Andrew Brewer practiced as the No. 1 quarterback Tuesday while Mike Kafka did limited work as he recovers from the hamstring injury he suffered Friday at Nevada. "Today we tried...

Offensive lineman Austin Matthews (leg) and receiver Kim Thompson (foot), who haven't played this season, could play Saturday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said. Matthews' return could allow tackle Ryan Keenan to...

As Northwestern prepares for its Big Ten opener Saturday at Penn State, takeaways will be on the Wildcats' minds. In splitting four non-conference games, the Wildcats took the ball away...

New linebackers coach Randy Bates, former defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech, can tell the Wildcats all they need to know about Nevada quarterback Jeff Rowe, who guided the Wolf Pack...

Reggie McPherson will make his third straight start at strong safety for Northwestern on Friday night at Nevada, and he's getting help from Bryan Heinz, whom he has replaced. Heinz...

Northwestern's punt-return strategy has been conservative at times this season, a reason Marquice Cole has only five returns for 24 yards. "I have to be patient, not go after a...