en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Northwestern Wildcats Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/news Northwestern will face Virginia Tech and Dayton on ESPN2 at the 2026 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, giving the Wildcats two early opportunities to build their resume and make a statement nationally. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:22:20 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57887928 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57887928 false false Northwestern enters an early Week 2 bye after defeating South Dakota State 34-18, giving the Wildcats extra time to recover, fix mistakes and prepare for Colorado on Sept. 19. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:06:49 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57886011 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57886011 false false Northwestern's captain and defensive star has outdone the rest of the Big Ten Conference in one key statistical area. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:34:03 GMT Nick Meyer https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57883949 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57883949 false false Northwestern’s new Ryan Field will debut Oct. 2 against Penn State with Chicago food favorites, a $5 menu and AI-powered concessions designed to improve the fan experience. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:13:12 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57882460 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57882460 false false Former Northwestern defensive lineman Dean Lowry is reportedly joining the Giants’ practice squad after being released by the Steelers, giving the veteran another opportunity following a torn ACL that sidelined him for the 2025 season. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:36 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57878108 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57878108 false false The 2026 college football season continues to pick up steam as Week 2 looms. Wisconsin became the second team in the Big Ten to lose a game after being blown out by No. 3 Notre Dame, while Michigan State, Washington and Michigan eked out gritty wins. As conference play approaches and key non-conference games appear […] Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:16:49 GMT Deolu Akingbade https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873983 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873983 false false There was only one game that occurred this week, so I can actually follow through on my promise of making this week’s version of The Low Block shorter than its predecessor. Unfortunately, the result of that game was not in Northwestern’s favor. The Wildcats have now lost consecutive games, something that only happened once all […] Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:16:40 GMT Bryan Boanoh https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873979 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873979 false false The last time I had a film review piece come out was Jan. 15. It was a look at Aidan Chiles from the 2025 season after the news had broken that he was transferring to Evanston. It feels good to be back, plus I’m doing things a little differently (at least for this first one). […] Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:33:56 GMT Charlie Jacobs https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873428 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57873428 false false Northwestern’s defense made history with 13 pass breakups against South Dakota State, the most in a game since at least 2004, while showing an aggressive style that could make the unit a strength moving forward. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:23:23 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57868467 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57868467 false false Northwestern extended an offer to four-star 2028 tight end Gregory Kirwan, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect from Lipscomb Academy who has already built an impressive recruiting profile. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:10:41 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57861975 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57861975 false false Northwestern safety earned a 99.1 PFN grade in Week 1, ranking second among all safeties after recording nine tackles and a crucial interception in the Wildcats’ 34-18 win over South Dakota State Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:33:21 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57853090 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57853090 false false Northwestern’s 34-18 victory over South Dakota State was far from pretty. Outside of the first two plays, the Wildcat offense didn’t show the supercharged explosiveness that some had hoped for with the start of the Chip Kelly era. Yet, at the end of the day, the Wildcats came away with a two-possession victory and flashed […] Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:43:43 GMT Donovan West https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57849812 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57849812 false false Aidan Chiles and Chip Kelly showed flashes of an exciting connection in Northwestern’s season opener, with the quarterback praising Kelly’s playcalling and explaining how the duo worked together in the Wildcats’ 34-18 win. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:33:39 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57847764 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57847764 false false Northwestern provided an encouraging update on center Jackson Carsello after he suffered a neck injury against South Dakota State, with the veteran captain back at the team facility and doing well. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:58:41 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57843884 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/57843884 false false