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Northwestern and the Big Ten Conference unveiled kickoff times and network designations on Wednesday for select 2026 games on the Wildcats' upcoming schedule.]]>September 5, 2025, Evanston, IL: A game between Northwestern Football and Western Illinois at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL on Friday, September 5, 2025. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 CST260860https://nusports.com/news/2026/5/8/big-ten-fox-announce-2026-friday-night-football-flexeshttps://nusports.com/news/2026/5/8/big-ten-fox-announce-2026-friday-night-football-flexesFootball

The Big Ten Conference, in partnership with FOX, announced the slate of FOX College Football Friday games for the upcoming 2026 seasons, with two Northwestern football games being selected for Friday night flexes.]]>Fri, 8 May 2026 15:40:00 CST260809https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/25/football-baltimore-ravens-draft-northwestern-ol-evan-beerntsenhttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/25/football-baltimore-ravens-draft-northwestern-ol-evan-beerntsenFootball

PITTSBURGH – The Baltimore Ravens selected Northwestern offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen in the seventh round with the No. 253 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.]]>November 22, 2025, Chicago, IL: A game between Northwestern Football and Minnesota at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:47:00 CST260757https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/24/football-northwesterns-caleb-tiernan-selected-in-third-round-by-vikingshttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/24/football-northwesterns-caleb-tiernan-selected-in-third-round-by-vikingsFootball

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Northwestern offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan in the third round with the No. 97 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.]]>October 11, 2025, University Park, PA: A game between Northwestern Football and Penn State at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA on Saturday, October 11, 2025. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:26:00 CST260752https://nusports.com/news/2024/11/18/a-bold-new-vision-for-college-football-unveiled-at-northwesternhttps://nusports.com/news/2024/11/18/a-bold-new-vision-for-college-football-unveiled-at-northwesternFootball

Northwestern University and the Ryan Family officially unveiled the first public look at the new Ryan Field, a state-of-the-art $850 million sports and entertainment venue set to become a landmark for college football and Chicago. The project, with the majority of the funding provided by the Ryan Family without public investment, will set a new standard in college athletics, transforming the traditional stadium model into a year-round community asset. Scheduled to open in 2026, the new Ryan Field promises to bring a world class student athlete, fan and community experience to college sports.]]>RyanFieldRenderingMon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 CST258932https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/23/football-veteran-leadership-depth-power-nu-safeties-national-ambitionshttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/23/football-veteran-leadership-depth-power-nu-safeties-national-ambitionsFootball

Jon Jon Stevens Jr. didn't have time to dwell on fulfilling a childhood dream of playing Power Four football when injuries threw him into the fire of Northwestern's 2025 Big Ten opener against Oregon.]]>jon jon stevens and damon waltersThu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:00 CST260741https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/14/football-montae-pate-brenden-deasfernandes-bolster-nu-cornerback-roomhttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/14/football-montae-pate-brenden-deasfernandes-bolster-nu-cornerback-roomFootball

Defensive Backs Coach LaMarcus Hicks considers Northwestern's coaching staff in rare company.]]>brenden deasfernandesTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:00 CST260693https://nusports.com/news/2026/5/7/academic-services-student-development-northwestern-excels-in-academic-progress-rateshttps://nusports.com/news/2026/5/7/academic-services-student-development-northwestern-excels-in-academic-progress-ratesBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country & Track, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Academic Services & Student Development, Women's Fencing

Eight Northwestern teams posted perfect Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores in the latest data released by the NCAA on Tuesday. Women's golf tallied its 20th straight unblemished score to headline the group.]]>campusThu, 7 May 2026 11:17:00 CST2560804https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/15/football-kansas-robinson-najee-story-spotlighted-on-jackie-robinson-day-as-community-impact-award-nomineeshttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/15/football-kansas-robinson-najee-story-spotlighted-on-jackie-robinson-day-as-community-impact-award-nomineesFootball, Softball

In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, Northwestern is spotlighting student-athletes Kansas Robinson and Najee Story, both of whom are nominated for the 2026 Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award]]>jackie robinson community impact award winners 2026 robinson, storyWed, 15 Apr 2026 07:20:00 CST260697https://nusports.com/news/2026/4/14/football-aristotle-thompson-elevated-to-assistant-head-coachhttps://nusports.com/news/2026/4/14/football-aristotle-thompson-elevated-to-assistant-head-coachFootball

EVANSTON, Ill. – Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach David Braun announced the promotion of Aristotle Thompson to Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach on Tuesday.]]>aristotle thompsonTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:43:00 CST260687