Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats April 8

Ex-Northwestern players settle alleged hazing lawsuit against school, former head coach Pat Fitzgerald: report

Ex-Northwestern football players have reportedly settled their alleged hazing lawsuit against the school and former head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Purdue Boilermakers March 11

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.

Northwestern Wildcats February 26

Women's basketball team forfeits multiple games after not traveling to Los Angeles amid wildfire crisis

Northwestern's women's basketball team has been dealt two losses for not traveling to LA during the wildfires for games against USC and UCLA.

Minnesota Golden Gophers December 3

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, Penn State's Abdul Carter lead 2024 Big Ten awards

The Big Ten Conference announced Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel as its Offensive Player of the Year, among other awards.

Oregon Ducks November 25

2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon and Ohio State reign, while Indiana falls

Oregon and Ohio State rule our latest Big Ten power rankings, while Indiana slips a bit. See how the rest of the list shakes out following Week 13.

Indiana Hoosiers November 22

FOX Super 6 contest: Geoff Schwartz's college football Week 13 picks

Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring Week 13 in college football for a chance to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Geoff Schwartz is here to help with your picks.

Indiana Hoosiers November 21

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2024 College Football Week 13 'Bear Bytes'

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica drops some fun nuggets for your water cooler talk ahead of Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Ohio State Buckeyes November 16

Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

Will Howard passed for two touchdowns, Quinshon Judkins had two 1-yard TD runs and No. 2 Ohio State pounded Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

Wisconsin Badgers November 14

'BIG Bets': Can Ducks cover two-touchdown spread?

Colin and J-Mac discuss whether Oregon can continue its regular-season dominance in Week 12, and if USC can get back in the win column.

Michigan Wolverines November 11

2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon, Ohio State keep hold on top through Week 11

As the season wears on, it's become clear that the Big Ten is about four teams — Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana and Penn State — and the rest.

Penn State Nittany Lions November 4

2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa climbing after Week 10

FOX Sports college football analyst Michael Cohen breaks down his latest Big Ten Power Rankings following Week 10.

Antisemitism Exposed November 1

Harvard, Northwestern failed Jewish students during college campus protests: House report

A new GOP-led antisemitism report revealed Harvard refused to call Hamas’ Oct. 7 "violent," and Northwestern considered taking Sabra hummus off campus.

Iowa Hawkeyes October 24

FOX Super 6 contest: Geoff Schwartz's college football Week 9 picks

Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring Week 9 in college football for a chance to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Geoff Schwartz is here to help with your picks.

Duke Blue Devils September 7

Duke outlasts Northwestern in double overtime thriller, improves to 2-0 on the season

The Duke Blue Devils took down the Northwestern Wildcats 26-20 in double overtime on Friday behind quarterback Maliik Murphy's strong play.

March Madness March 24, 2024

Defending champion UConn continues March Madness dominance with blowout over No. 9 Northwestern

The UConn Huskies are on the fast track to a repeat title run as they continue to obliterate the competition. They beat No. 9 Northwestern on Sunday, 75-58.

Northwestern Wildcats March 22, 2024

Northwestern's March Madness hero says Wildcats are 'built' for tough moments after OT thriller

The Northwestern Wildcats felt every emotion possible Friday in their first-round March Madness victory over the Owls of Florida Atlantic.

March Madness March 22, 2024

No. 9 Northwestern holds off late rally for wild overtime win over No. 8 FAU

No. 9 Northwestern squandered a big lead but made up for it by dominating overtime in the first round of March Madness for a win over No. 8 FAU.

Northwestern Wildcats November 18, 2023

Northwestern bowl eligible months after firing Pat Fitzgerald during hazing scandal

After going 1-11 last year and firing their head coach because of hazing allegations, the Northwestern Wildcats defied the odds and are bowl eligible.

Northwestern Wildcats October 5, 2023

Ex-Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald sues university for wrongful termination due to hazing scandal

Pat Fitzgerald, fired by Northwestern after 17 seasons as head coach following a hazing scandal investigation, is suing the university for wrongful termination.

Northwestern Wildcats August 17, 2023

Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald lands new role following controversial dismissal

Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern football’s all-time winningest coach, left the program amid hazing allegations. He will now volunteer at his sons' high school.

Northwestern Wildcats August 9, 2023

Northwestern AD condemns 'tone deaf' T-shirts worn by football staff in support of fired Pat Fitzgerald

Controversy continues to surround Northwestern Wildcats' football as members of the team's coaching staff were seen wearing T-shirts in support of fired coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Northwestern Wildcats August 1, 2023

Northwestern taps Loretta Lynch to lead probe amid hazing scandal

Northwestern hired Loretta Lynch to lead a review of the school's "processes and mechanisms" in regards to how student-athletes report hazing.

Minnesota Golden Gophers July 27, 2023

Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck defends program, calls mistreatment claims 'baseless'

Minnesota Golden Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck denied allegations from former players in a recent report who used the term "cult" to describe his program.

Northwestern Wildcats July 27, 2023

Northwestern interim head coach David Braun forced to tread murky waters at Big Ten Media Days amid scandal

Northwestern interim head coach David Braun was the lone member of the university to speak at Big Ten's media day as the three players who were supposed to go opted out.

Northwestern Wildcats July 26, 2023

Northwestern football players to skip Big Ten Media Days amid hazing scandal fallout

When Big Ten Media Days kick off, Northwestern football will not have any player at the event as the program continues to face fallout from its hazing scandal.

Northwestern Wildcats July 24, 2023

Ex-Northwestern volleyball player becomes first female athlete to join hazing scandal lawsuits

A female ex-volleyball player at Northwestern University filed a lawsuit Monday that makes her the first female athlete to join those coming forward amid the hazing scandal.

Northwestern Wildcats July 19, 2023

At least 15 former Northwestern athletes to file suit in hazing scandal, attorney says

At least 15 former Northwestern University athletes plan to file a lawsuit over a hazing scandal, prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump says.

Northwestern Wildcats July 19, 2023

Former Northwestern quarterback reflects on 'degrading, dehumanizing, embarrassing' hazing

A former member of the Northwestern football team says he can't even eatch football and continues to deal with anxiety stemming from being hazed during his time with the team.

Northwestern Wildcats July 17, 2023

Former Northwestern players retain prominent civil rights attorney amid hazing scandal

The hazing scandal engulfing Northwestern’s football program took another turn on Monday with eight former players retaining legal counsel.

Northwestern Wildcats July 14, 2023

Northwestern parts ways with baseball coach Jim Foster amid bullying allegations

Northwestern's decision to fire baseball coach Jim Foster comes just three days after university officials dismissed football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal.