Maryland vs. Northwestern - October 12, 2024

Gallery: New Ryan Field brings buzz to Northwestern community in its opening game Gallery: New Ryan Field brings buzz to NorthwesternNorthwestern’s new stadium roared to life in its inaugural football game Friday as the Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated Penn State in a statement 34-13 win. The 35,000-seat stadium was raucous throughout the night with students, alumni and fans alike cheering on the ’Cats and keeping the energy high in Evanston past the game’s...

Gallery: Northwestern thrashes Penn State in Ryan Field’s football debut Gallery: Northwestern beats Penn State in Ryan Field stadium openingNorthwestern defeated Penn State 34-13 Friday night in its first game back on Central Street, opening the new Ryan Field with a dominant statement win. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) controlled the contest through the ground game. Redshirt junior running back Caleb Komolafe and graduate student running back Joseph Himon II combined for 350...

‘It’s the nicest college football stadium we’ve ever set foot in’: National media react to Ryan Field’s reopening National media react to Ryan Field’s reopeningNational media descended on Ryan Field for the opening game and festivities Friday, with the eyes of the entire college football world on Northwestern after narrowly losing to defending national champion Indiana. Among the crowd was Scott Dochterman, national college football reporter for The Athletic. Dochterman covered around 10 games at the old Ryan Field...

Northwestern opens Ryan Field with rowdy, redefining victory over Penn State Northwestern opens Ryan Field with victory over Penn StateSitting in one of college sports’ most lavish practice facilities midweek, coach David Braun could not help but envision a future in Evanston that could achieve more than Northwestern ever imagined. Braun has held his press conferences and practices in the state-of-the-art Walter Athletics Center and Ryan Fieldhouse, but until this week, he had no...

Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 34-13 thumping of Penn StateThe ‘Cats put the Big Ten on notice with their 34-13 thumping of Penn State on Friday. @sutro_sports has three takeaways.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Swim and Dive: Northwestern kicks off season with wins over Miami (OH)NU’s highly-anticipated season got off to a steady start with men’s and women’s victories. Adam Sutro breaks down the meet.

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s grand opening of the New Ryan FieldIn more ways than one, it was a perfect night. The moral of the story: Northwestern football has arrived. @DonovanW6013 gives his instant reactions on the game.

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“This place is electric right now, and I couldn't be more honored to have the opportunity to lead this program through it all.” Hear from HC David Braun following @NUFBFamily's first win at New Ryan Field 👇

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, Penn State 13Northwestern opened up its $875 million new home with a 34-13 statement win Friday over Penn State. Ryan Field was rocking from the opening kickoff, and the Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) matched that energy early. NU scored 24 points in the first half, leaving its scoreless first half against No. 6 Indiana last week...

NU Wins at New Ryan Field 🏟️

Wildcats record over 400+ yards on the ground behind Komolafe and Himon II

Komolafe Punches It In 🥊

FEED THE BEAST.

Himon Loves TDs ✌️

Second TD of the game for @JosephHimon 😮‍💨

Himon Turns on The Burners 💨

His name is Joe Himon and he likes to score touchdowns.

Northwestern Debuts New Ryan Field 🏟️Video and photos inside stadium's inaugural game vs. Penn State

Chiles Scores 1st TD at new Ryan Field 🟣

Another game, another Aidan Chiles rushing TD 😤

1st Points at New Ryan Field 🦵

Kleather connects for the first points at @NewRyanField!

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NUMB commits to returning NUMB for pregame on-field activitiesThis is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Oct. 2 at 2:14 p.m. A Northwestern spokesperson wrote in a Friday statement to The Daily that the University was committed to returning the Northwestern University Marching Band to the field for future “pregame activities” at Ryan Field. The...

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

Men’s golf: Kuan Zhou’s final-round 66 fuels Northwestern’s best finish of the seasonNorthwestern recorded its best performance of the season in the Windon Memorial Classic earlier this week. @DonovanW6013 breaks down the tournament.

Three keys for Northwestern football vs. Penn StateNorthwestern will host Penn State coming off a home upset loss to Wisconsin. Kussh Mital gives three keys for the Wildcats as the New Ryan Field era begins.

Around the Big Ten: Where Northwestern opponents stand after Week 4 Around the Big TenConference play is underway in the Big Ten as college football enters its midseason. How did Northwestern’s upcoming opponents fare this past weekend? Here are the latest stories in the Big Ten that could affect the Wildcats: Penn State: Wisconsin loss drops Nittany Lions out of rankings Penn State entered its last matchup ranked No....

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Q&A: Pat Ryan Jr. talks new $875 million Ryan Field opening Pat Ryan Jr. talks Northwestern’s new Ryan FieldWork is still ongoing all around Northwestern’s new privately funded $875 million Ryan Field ahead of its opening Friday against Penn State. Much of the construction is putting the final touches on a job that has sprinted to the finish line after over two years of assembly. Primarily funded by the Pat and Shirley Ryan...

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

Ryan Field set to open after multi-year, $875 million development Northwestern’s Ryan Field set to open FridayPat Ryan Jr. (Kellogg ’97, Pritzker ’97) sat just outside the student section of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, ready to field yet another batch of reporter questions about his family’s $875 million crown jewel. But the grounds crew was painting incorrect outlines on the field, so he briefly rushed away from the interview to fix...

Football: Offensive line prepares for season without Oratokhai Northwestern offensive lineman Ezomo Oratokhai out for seasonRedshirt sophomore Ezomo Oratokhai, one of Northwestern’s two returning starters on the offensive line, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury in the team’s 41-7 win over Colorado on Sept. 19. Oratokhai earned All-Big Ten Honorable mention honors last season. He missed NU’s season opener against South Dakota State with...

Captured: Northwestern nearly completes the 4th quarter comeback in thrilling 29-23 loss against Indiana Captured: Northwestern loses to IndianaWelcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. Northwestern took then-No. 5 Indiana the distance Friday evening in its first Big Ten matchup, though...

Football: Northwestern shows it can battle anyone in close loss at Indiana Northwestern shows potential in 29-23 loss at IndianaFor Northwestern coach David Braun, there are no moral victories after a 29-23 loss at then-No. 5 and now No. 6 Indiana on Friday. “We should have won this football game,” Braun said postgame. The Wildcats (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) showed flashes of potential on both sides of the ball in a one-score battle with...

Football: Northwestern overcomes slow start in narrow loss to Indiana Northwestern overcomes slow start in loss against IndianaSenior quarterback Aidan Chiles appeared to dislocate a finger early in the second half against then-No. 5, now No. 6 Indiana. Northwestern needed its signal caller to work magic while trailing the defending national champions, but he had to exit the game for a critical red-zone play. NU ran the ball, and on the sideline,...

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

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📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

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Takeaways from Maryland football’s stunning 54-3 defeat versus UCLAThe Terps suffered their largest losing margin since November of 2019.

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

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Maryland football implodes against UCLA in 54-3 defeatThe Terps turned the ball over five times, including four interceptions from star QB Malik Washington.

Despite a frustrating result, Northwestern’s upset bid at Indiana sets new expectationsOn Friday night, the Wildcats exited Memorial Stadium in heartbreak. Moral victories may not count for much, but last night showed that Northwestern has a higher ceiling than anyone expected.

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s 29-23 loss against IndianaNorthwestern nearly pulled a Friday-night upset, but a few areas of weakness were enough to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern scares No. 5 Indiana, falls 29-23The Wildcats fell just short against the defending champion Hoosiers, losing 29-23 in one of the hardest-fought Northwestern games in recent years.

Rapid Recap: Indiana, NorthwesternNorthwestern fell 29-23 to No. 5 Indiana on Friday evening during its Big Ten opener on the road. Senior quarterback Aidan Chiles willed the Wildcats (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) back from a 12-point halftime deficit to rally to a game-tying opportunity in the fourth-quarter. But ultimately, the defending national champions’ rushing attack was too much...

IU Wins 20th Straight Game 📈Cignetti is yet to lose in Bloomington since taking the HC job

No. 5 Indiana Survives 😅

Hoover's late rushing TD helps Hoosiers hold off Northwestern 29-23 🎥

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Chiles ➡️ Wilde. Repeat.

Chiles, Wilde 1st Score 🐱

.@GriffinWilde1 for SIX ✅

ROUNDTABLE: Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana predictionsOn to Week 4 and Big Ten play for Northwestern. Here’s what the INU staff is thinking for tonight on the road at No. 5 Indiana.

‘The Great Chicago Food Festival’ showcases food offerings at Ryan Field ‘The Great Chicago Food Festival’ showcases Ryan Field food offerings“The Great Chicago Food Festival” will debut during the public opening of the new Ryan Field on Oct. 2, New Ryan Field and Northwestern Athletics announced in a press release Wednesday. The festival, which will occur before every game and concert at the stadium, includes a cookout catered to home and visiting fans, family-friendly activities...

Football: How punter Niki Dugandzic bounced out of first-game slump Northwestern’s Niki Dugandzic bounces out of first-game slumpPlaying a position where you make few appearances and are expected to perform perfectly can be anxiety-inducing. For a college player making their first start, it can be a daunting task. Redshirt freshman punter Nikola “Niki” Dugandzic learned this the hard way. In Northwestern’s season-opener against South Dakota State on Sept. 5, Dugandzic’s first punt...

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Maryland football looks to improve run blocking after rough showing against Virginia TechThe Terps’ running backs rushed for just 48 yards Saturday and received little help from their offensive linemen.

$5 CFB Stadium Food Menu 🍔Northwestern reveals value and 'best of Chicago' concessions for this season 📸

Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

The Daily Northwestern Gameday Staff Rest-of-Season Football PredictionsNorthwestern said goodbye to Martin Stadium, its temporary lakefront home for two seasons, with two decisive victories to start the 2026 season. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) opened the year with a 34-18 win over FCS powerhouse South Dakota State before an unusual Week 2 bye. Returning to play Saturday, NU defeated Colorado 41-7...

Football: Northwestern prepares for defending national champion No. 5 Indiana in Big Ten, road opener Northwestern football prepares for No. 5 IndianaNorthwestern opens its Big Ten slate with a date with the reigning national champions, taking on No. 5 Indiana on the road Friday at 7:00 p.m. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) are off to the best start of coach David Braun’s four-year tenure, while the Hoosiers (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) hold a 19-game win...

Football: Chip Kelly provides spark for new-look offense, models former UCLA approach Chip Kelly provides spark for new-look Northwestern offenseNorthwestern’s newly constructed $875 million football stadium is not the only fresh identity for the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in 2026. The ’Cats broke national headlines when they hired former Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator in December. Two games in, the hire is already paying dividends. For...

Colorado DB Apologizes ✋Ben Finneseth walks back 'childish' comments on Northwestern's temporary stadium 🎥

Football: Northwestern’s unsatisfied mindset pays early dividends Northwestern’s unsatisfied mindset pays early dividendsAfter Northwestern defeated South Dakota State by two scores in its season opener, the coaching staff could have gone easy on senior quarterback Aidan Chiles. Instead, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterbacks coach Jerry Neuheisel coached the transfer hard the following Monday, coach David Braun said. They knew he had more in him and were...

Football: Led by ‘T.N.T.’ defense, Northwestern takes advantage of opportunities in 41-7 blowout win over Colorado Northwestern takes advantage of opportunities in 41-7 winAs Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Stadium and its lakeside field, the new-look offense broke out in a 41-7 victory over Colorado. The Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten), led by new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and senior quarterback Aidan Chiles, got off to their first 2-0 start in coach David Braun’s four seasons with the...

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Northwestern sent Martin Stadium out in styleFive touchdowns from Aidan Chiles. Three touchdown catches from Joe Himon II. A 41-7 win over Colorado.The ‘Cats sent the temporary stadium out in style. @AscherLevin looks at the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Takeaways from Maryland football’s 35-26 disappointment against Virginia TechThe Terps couldn’t get a ground game going and got gashed on the other side of the ball.

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Stock up, stock down for Northwestern’s 41-7 victory against ColoradoStock up, stock down from Northwestern’s dominant 41-7 win over Colorado: Joe Himon II found the end zone three times, Aidan Chiles showed off his dual-threat ability and the ‘Cats dominated from start to finish. The run defense and penalties still need work, but Northwestern made a statement.

Maryland football falls flat against Virginia Tech in 35-26 lossThe Terps snapped a 20-game winning streak against nonconference opponents.

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Deion Praises Northwestern 😅Colorado HC calls loss a 'flat-out butt-kicking' 🎥

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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern dominates Colorado 41-7 in the last game on the lakefillNorthwestern blows out Colorado to finish its time on the lakefill in high fashion. @cjacobs1116 has the recap.

Northwestern Postgame Vid 😼

Last Lake DUB ✅

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 41, Colorado 7After forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms at game time, the weather was mostly clear, letting fans see the fireworks on the field and in the sky as Northwestern defeated Colorado 41-7 on Saturday. In the final game at the temporary lakefront Martin Stadium, the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) downed the Buffaloes (2-1, 0-0...

Deion, Colorado Get Blown Out 41-7Buffaloes unable to begin season 3-0. JuJu Lewis finishes with 2 INT in the loss 📲

Colorado Down 35-7 😨

ANOTHER ONE ☝️ @JosephHimon waltzes in for his THIRD receiving TD of the night!

Chiles' 2nd Rushing TD 😤

Rushing TD #2 for @ai6an_ 🤝

Northwestern Up 14-0 on Colorado 😳

HIMON TO THE HOUSE 🏡

Northwestern Strikes 1st 💨

.@ai6an_ punches it in! ✅

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Maryland football vs. Virginia Tech previewThe Terps will face one of their biggest tests in years under the lights at SECU Stadium.

Northwestern extends coach David BraunThis is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Coach David Braun has agreed to a new three-year extension with Northwestern, keeping him in charge of the Wildcat football program through 2031, NU announced Thursday. Since taking over the team in 2023, Braun...

Terps in the NFL Week 1: DJ Moore hits 100 yards in Buffalo Bills debutSee how Maryland alumni performed in the NFL this week.

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Deering Library unveils football team history exhibition ahead of new Ryan Field opening Deering Library unveils football team history exhibitionWeeks away from the opening of the new $875 million Ryan Field, the Northwestern University Archives began displaying memorabilia from different generations of Wildcat football in Deering Library on Monday. The exhibit, “Break Right Through That Line: Football at Northwestern,” spotlights the highs of the NU Football program and is available for viewing in the...

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Takeaways from Maryland football’s 38-14 overpowering of UConnMalik Washington carried the Terps to their 20th consecutive non-conference win.

Maryland football slices through UConn in 38-14 victoryQuarterback Malik Washington had a record-setting stretch of 18 consecutive completions to seal the victory.

Maryland football vs. UConn previewThe Terps look to keep the ball rolling after their 62-0 Saturday night shutout of Hampton.

Chicago staples, $5 menu announced among new Ryan Field concessions Ryan Field announces concession detailsAs Ryan Field nears its early October opening, Northwestern fans curious about the venue’s food options have fresh information. The newest stadium in college football will feature an overhauled concessions model bringing Ryan Field into the modern era of food service at sports facilities, the stadium announced in a Wednesday news release. Chicago-based company Levy...

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

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Three takeaways from Northwestern football vs. South Dakota StateNorthwestern opened its season with a gritty victory over South Dakota State. @DonovanW6013 gives his three takeaways from the Wildcats’ win.

Northwestern football dazzles in debut against South Dakota StateIt was easy for those on Northwestern’s sideline to imagine the gargantuan numbers they might drop on South Dakota State when their offense opened with a two-play touchdown drive. Though it might have been too simple, as the Wildcats (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) went six drives before scoring another touchdown in their 34-18 win over...

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

Takeaways from Maryland football’s season-opening 62-0 rout of HamptonA dominant rushing attack coupled with sound defense sealed the deal for the Terps.

Maryland football romps over Hampton in 62-0 season-opening winThe Terps notched six running touchdowns, their most in a game since 2001.

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 34, South Dakota State 18Bursts from Northwestern’s remodeled offense bookended its 34-18 season-opening win over South Dakota State as the Wildcats (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) showed glimpses of a promising new era Saturday. In a much-anticipated debut for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and senior transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles, the Wildcats’ reliable bend-don’t-break defense supported a variable offensive performance and...

Maryland vs. Hampton game thread: Live updates, highlightsYour best source for quality Maryland Terrapins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Three keys for Northwestern football vs. South Dakota StateNorthwestern football soon will open its 2026 campaign on the lakefront against South Dakota State. @PStrandquist offers three keys to prevent a catastrophic Jackrabbits’ upset.

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

Northwestern running backs room set to be ‘three-headed monster’ Northwestern RB room set to be ‘three-headed monster’Chip Kelly has a strong track record of utilizing running backs. Just a few years ago, as UCLA’s coach, he led teams that produced eventual NFL draft picks Zach Charbonnet, Demetric Felton and Joshua Kelly. And those players are just the tip of the iceberg — he has consistently ushered along talented rushers in his...

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

Maryland football vs. Hampton previewThe Terps begin the season against an FCS opponent they’ve never played before.

Terps in the NFL: Roster cutsA look at where to find 23 ex-Terps now that professional teams have finalized their 53-man rosters.

Northwestern not overlooking FCS Week 1 foe South Dakota State Northwestern’s David Braun not overlooking South Dakota StateNorthwestern coach David Braun is familiar with South Dakota State, having served as its rival’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach before moving to Evanston. Soon, his Wildcats will intimately learn about the Jackrabbits in a season-opening matchup Saturday. Braun, who emerged from the Football Championship Subdivision level at North Dakota State, knows to avoid the...

Maryland football’s secondary must pick up the pieces after notable offseason departuresTurmoil throughout the offseason leaves Maryland without many clear answers in the position group.

2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Illinois Fighting IlliniNorthwestern’s final regular season game in 2026 is against Illinois, with the winner earning the Land of Lincoln Trophy. @cjacobs1116 dives deeper into the Fighting Illini.

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CFB Coaches on Hot Seat 😨7 head coaches feeling the most pressure this season 📲

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Maryland football’s defensive line is ready to take charge in 2026Several major talents arrive to bolster a line that got after the quarterback fairly well but struggled against the run.

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Northwestern football names six captains for 2026 seasonAhead of the 2026 football season, Northwestern announced the six captains who will lead the team on and off the field in a Tuesday news release. Graduate student linebacker Braydon Brus, graduate student center Jackson Carsello, senior quarterback Aidan Chiles, redshirt senior defensive back Robert Fitzgerald, graduate student running back Joseph Himon II and senior...

Northwestern football position previews - Defensive backsAlthough Fred Davis II is gone, Northwestern’s secondary still looks strong. Deolu Akingbade previews Northwestern’s Sky Team and their expectations for the season.

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Big Ten to Ban NFL PlayersConference set to pass rule today. ESPN has details 📲

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Football: Northwestern names Aidan Chiles starting quarterbackNorthwestern has reportedly named Aidan Chiles as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback for their opening matchup against South Dakota State, according to an X post by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Monday. The senior quarterback earned the starting job after overcoming offseason competition from redshirt sophomore Ryan Boe and redshirt junior Nicco Marchiol, a West Virginia transfer....

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Sources: Northwestern has named Aidan Chiles the starting quarterback, and he’ll debut for the Wildcats against South Dakota State on Sept. 5. Chiles is a Michigan State Oregon State transfer with 4,126 yards and 27 passing TDs.

Under-the-radar Northwestern Football players to watch in 2026Here are @whitleyw01’s 4 under-the-radar Wildcats to watch in 2026. Don’t be shocked if you see their names pop up on the new Ryan Field video board!