Northwestern Football Archive
2008 Schedule/Results
July 30, 2009 - Moment No. 8: Brendan Smith's Pick-Six Beats No. 20 Minnesota
July 29, 2009 - Summer 'Cats' Caravan Keeps Rolling Along to the Southside
July 27, 2009 - Big Ten Football in the Spotlight at 38th Annual Media Days
July 23, 2009 - 'Big Ten Football Tour' to Preview Northwestern Aug. 20
July 21, 2009 - BTN, ESPNEWS to Air Coverage of 2009 Big Ten Football Media Day
July 18, 2009 - Fitz, Fellow Hall of Famers Officially Enshrined in South Bend
July 18, 2009 - Mike Kafka a Candidate for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
July 14, 2009 - Sign Up for the NGN Walker Open on July 27 at Evanston Golf Club!
July 08, 2009 - Northwestern Development Q&A With Eric Peterman
July 08, 2009 - Mike Kafka, Brad Phillips and Corey Wootton to Represent NU at Big Ten Media Day
July 06, 2009 - Wildcat Fans Win Football Tickets On The Fourth of July
July 06, 2009 - Plasencia Named to Junior World Championship All-Tournament Team
July 02, 2009 - Fitz Set to be Feted This Weekend in South Bend
July 01, 2009 - Corey Wootton Named to Playboy's 2009 Preseason All-America Team
June 24, 2009 - Northwestern Announces Kickoff Times for Home Nonconference Games
June 23, 2009 - Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald Agrees to New Deal, Signed through 2015
June 19, 2009 - Three Wildcats Chosen in the United Football League (UFL) "Premiere" Draft
June 18, 2009 - Freshmen John Plasencia and Brian Smith Preparing for Junior World Championship
June 17, 2009 - Pat Fitzgerald to Appear on Wednesday's Chicago Tribune Live Show
June 10, 2009 - Hang Out With Members of the 1995-96 Big Ten Championship Teams This Summer!
June 08, 2009 - Take a Ride on the Wild Side with the 'Cats Caravan Summer Tour
June 04, 2009 - Peterman, Bosslet Named Northwestern's Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honorees
June 03, 2009 - Northwestern Announces Start Times for Three Big Ten Contests
June 02, 2009 - Preseason Publications Honor Wildcats
June 01, 2009 - Ken Kowalski Named Director of Video Operations
May 27, 2009 - Northwestern Welcomes Four Non-Scholarship Players to 2009 Squad
May 26, 2009 - Northwestern Athletics Partners With Lou Malnati's for Second Year of Bound For Success Reading Program
May 21, 2009 - Coach Fitzgerald is Now on Twitter and NU is on Facebook!
May 20, 2009 - Ben Burkett Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
May 20, 2009 - Fitz Set to Throw Out First Pitch at Saturday's White Sox Game
May 18, 2009 - Northwestern Adds South Dakota to 2012 Schedule
May 07, 2009 - Secure Your Seat for the Penn State Football Game at 3:30 p.m. October 31!
April 28, 2009 - Winners Announced for 'Cats Caravan to Fitz's Hall of Fame Enshrinement
April 27, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #11
April 26, 2009 - Three Wildcats Sign NFL Free-Agent Contracts
April 25, 2009 - Illinois and Northwestern Announce Football Series Trophy
April 25, 2009 - Offense Comes to Life in 2009 Spring Scrimmage
April 24, 2009 - NFL Draft Set for this Weekend
April 23, 2009 - Five Wildcats Named to 2009 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
April 23, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day 14
April 21, 2009 - Blog Entry # 10
April 21, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day 13
April 20, 2009 - Pat Fitzgerald to Sing Seventh-Inning Stretch Tuesday on NU Day at Wrigley
April 19, 2009 - Spring Game Activities Set for Saturday, April 25
April 19, 2009 - Join the 'Cats Caravan to South Bend for Fitz's Hall of Fame Enshrinement!
April 18, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day 12
April 17, 2009 - Blog Entry # 9
April 16, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day 11
April 15, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #8
April 15, 2009 - Northwestern-Penn State Game Time Announced
April 14, 2009 - John Plasencia and Brian Smith Named to USA Football's Junior National Team
April 14, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day 10
April 13, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Nine
April 11, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #7
April 11, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Eight
April 09, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #6
April 09, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Seven
April 07, 2009 - Corey Wootton Named to 2009 Lott Trophy Watch List
April 07, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Six
April 06, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Five
April 06, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #5
April 05, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #4
April 04, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Four
April 03, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #3
April 02, 2009 - Spring Practice: Day Three
April 02, 2009 - Big Ten Network to Cover Spring Football with 90-Minute Special, Big Ten Tonight
April 01, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #2
April 01, 2009 - Spots Still Available for Upcoming 2009 Youth Football Camp
March 31, 2009 - Illinois, NU Working Together to Establish New Series Trophy
March 31, 2009 - NU Spring Practice: Day Two
March 30, 2009 - Season Ticket Prices Hold Firm for 2009; NU Adds Value to Tickets
March 30, 2009 - What's Brewin' - Blog Entry #1
March 30, 2009 - NU Spring Practice: Day One
March 29, 2009 - Former NU Coach Lou Saban Passes Away
March 26, 2009 - Northwestern Announces 2009 Football Schedule
March 18, 2009 - NGN Auction Set for Saturday, April 25
March 17, 2009 - Wildcats Begin Spring Drills March 30
March 17, 2009 - Join the Northwestern Gridiron Network (NGN)!
March 12, 2009 - Senior Wildcats On Display at NU's Annual Pro Day
March 09, 2009 - Northwestern Announces 2009 Leadership Council
March 05, 2009 - Northwestern Announces 2009 Coaches Clinic
March 03, 2009 - Corey Wootton Earns Spot on 2009 Lombardi Trophy Watch List
February 25, 2009 - Rayna Stewart Accepts Coaching Position with Tennessee Titans
February 24, 2009 - 2009 Wildcat Football Camp Brochure Now Available
February 05, 2009 - Northwestern Names Bob Heffner New Assistant Football Coach
February 04, 2009 - NU Announces 2009 Signing Class
February 02, 2009 - Big Ten Network to Air National Football Signing Day Special
January 30, 2009 - Tyrell Sutton Invited to NFL Combine in Indianapolis
January 30, 2009 - Former Wildcat Trai Essex Seeks Second Super Bowl Ring
January 28, 2009 - Signing Day Has Arrived!
January 26, 2009 - Second Annual
January 23, 2009 - Northwestern and WGN Radio Team Up for Four More Years
January 19, 2009 - Northwestern Welcomes Jay Hooten to Strength Staff
January 17, 2009 - Sutton Helps East to Win at Shrine All-Star Classic in Houston
January 16, 2009 - Northwestern Set to Induct Six New Members into Athletic Hall of Fame
January 15, 2009 - Corey Wootton Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery on Thursday
January 14, 2009 - NGN Set to Host 2009 Signing Day Reception at Chicago's ESPN Zone
January 13, 2009 - Bret Ingalls Named New Orleans Saints' Running Backs Coach
January 08, 2009 - Jordan Mabin Named FWAA Freshman All-America
January 07, 2009 - Pat Fitzgerald to be Honored Locally by the NFF Chicago Metro Chapter
January 05, 2009 - Tyrell Sutton To Play in East-West Shrine Game
January 05, 2009 - Pat Fitzgerald, 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee, To Be Honored at Fiesta Bowl
December 31, 2008 - 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl No. 10-Most Watched Bowl Game in ESPN History
December 29, 2008 - Alamo Bowl Heartbreaker: Wildcats Fall to Mizzou in OT, 30-23
December 28, 2008 - Wildcats Attend Wells Fargo Kickoff Luncheon, Hold Final Walk-Through
December 27, 2008 - Northwestern Conducts Final Practice, Fans Turn San Antonio Purple
December 26, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog
December 26, 2008 - Northwestern Enjoys Full Day in San Antonio
December 26, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog
December 25, 2008 - Northwestern Conducts Christmas Practice in the Alamodome
December 24, 2008 - Alamo Bowl Week Day 3: Full-Pad Practice
December 23, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog - Day 12
December 23, 2008 - Alamo Bowl Week Day 2: First San Antonio Practice
December 23, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog - Day 13
December 22, 2008 - Northwestern Arrives in San Antonio for the Valero Alamo Bowl Week
December 22, 2008 - Tickets for 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl On Sale Through Dec. 27
December 20, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy
December 18, 2008 - San Antonio to Northwestern Fans: Come Early, Stay Late!
December 18, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 10
December 18, 2008 - Watch Video From Northwestern's Bowl Media Day
December 17, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 8
December 17, 2008 - Eric Peterman Wins ARA Sportsmanship Award
December 17, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 9
December 16, 2008 - Corey Wootton Named Honorable Mention SI.com All-America
December 16, 2008 - Freshman Team Awards Continue To Roll In For 'Cats
December 16, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 7
December 16, 2008 - Don't Miss Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog
December 15, 2008 - Cheer On The 'Cats Even If You Can't Make The Trip To San Antonio!
December 15, 2008 - Northwestern Second in Higher Ed Watch Academic BCS Ranking
December 13, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 6
December 13, 2008 - Corey Wootton Named Northwestern MVP at NGN Football Banquet
December 12, 2008 - Transcript from the Valero Alamo Bowl News Conference
December 11, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 4
December 10, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 3
December 10, 2008 - Fitzgerald to Present Bednarik Award on ESPN's College Football Awards Show
December 09, 2008 - Vote For Pat Fitzgerald For Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year!
December 09, 2008 - Pat Fitzgerald Inducted into College Football's Hall of Fame
December 09, 2008 - Wildcat Fan Spotlight: Traveling for the 'Cats
December 09, 2008 - Keegan Kennedy's Big Bowl Blog Day 2
December 09, 2008 - NGN Invites Fans to the 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl Reception
December 07, 2008 - Northwestern Accepts Bid to Valero Alamo Bowl
December 07, 2008 - Touchdown Club of Columbus Tags Fitzgerald Big Ten Coach of the Year
December 04, 2008 - Bowl Selection Special Airs Sunday Night on Big Ten Network
December 03, 2008 - Northwestern Leads Conference With 75 Academic All-Big Ten Honors in Six Fall Sports
November 26, 2008 - Phil Brunner Named First-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American
November 26, 2008 - Give the Gift of Purple This Holiday Season!
November 24, 2008 - Kevin Mims Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
November 24, 2008 - Transcript From Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
November 24, 2008 - Corey Wootton Named First-Team All-Big Ten
November 23, 2008 - 'Cats Finish Regular Season With a Top-25 Ranking in All Four Polls
November 22, 2008 - Sweet Sioux Tomahawk Comes Back to Northwestern on Senior Day
November 22, 2008 - Northwestern Post-Game Notes
November 22, 2008 - Postgame Quotes
November 20, 2008 - All-Big Ten Selection Show Airs Monday Night
November 19, 2008 - Check out the Wildcats' Official Guide to Fun at Ryan Field this Saturday
November 19, 2008 - Saturday is Youth Football Day, Receive Discounted Tickets and More!
November 18, 2008 - Wildcats' Big Ten Home Opener Filled With Big-Time Fun
November 17, 2008 - Transcript From Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
November 17, 2008 - Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, Bowl Berths on the Line Saturday
November 15, 2008 - Wildcats Roll Past Michigan, 21-14
November 15, 2008 - Northwestern Post-Game Notes
November 13, 2008 - Bowl Update: 'Cats Can Improve Bowl Possibilities in Final Two Weeks
November 11, 2008 - Veterans Day Activities Part of Wildcat Football Gameday Last Saturday
November 10, 2008 - Northwestern Prepares for Final Big Ten Road Contest
November 10, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
November 08, 2008 - No. 24 NU Falls in Big Ten Clash with No. 11 Ohio State
November 08, 2008 - Post-Game Quotes - Northwestern vs. Ohio State
November 08, 2008 - Post-Game Notes, Northwestern vs. Ohio State
November 06, 2008 - Fan Reminders for Saturday's Game vs. Ohio State
November 06, 2008 - Phil Brunner Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V
November 05, 2008 - Student-Athletes Help Deliver Wildcat Signs Around Evanston
November 05, 2008 - Eric Peterman Named Finalist for ARA Sportsmanship Award
November 05, 2008 - Pat Fitzgerald Tabbed A Semifinalist for Munger Coach of the Year Award
November 03, 2008 - Fan Fun at Football Watch Party
November 03, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
November 03, 2008 - Mike Kafka, Brendan Smith Pick Up Big Ten Player of the Week Honors
November 03, 2008 - No. 25 Wildcats, No. 12 Buckeyes Set to Battle in Evanston
November 02, 2008 - NU Ranked No. 24 in Latest BCS Standings
November 02, 2008 - Vote For Northwestern's Pontiac Game-Changing Performance!
November 01, 2008 - NORTHWESTERN 24, No. 17 MINNESOTA 17
November 01, 2008 - Brendan Smith's Pick-Six Gives NU Stunning Win Over No. 20 Minnesota
October 29, 2008 - Historic NU Football Films Available Online From University Archives
October 27, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
October 27, 2008 - Kickoff Time Set for Nov. 8 Home Game Against Ohio State
October 27, 2008 - Northwestern's Next Challenge Comes at No. 20 Minnesota
October 25, 2008 - No. 22 Wildcats Drop 21-19 Road Decision to Hoosiers
October 25, 2008 - INDIANA 21, No. 22 NORTHWESTERN 19
October 25, 2008 - Tyrell Sutton Suffers Wrist Injury at Indiana
October 22, 2008 - Back-to-Back Home Games Bring Twice The Fun For Wildcat Fans
October 20, 2008 - One-on-One With Ben Johnson
October 20, 2008 - Coach Fitz, AFCA Join Forces to Fight Muscular Dystrophy
October 20, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
October 20, 2008 - Olympic Sport Feature: Cross Country's Carly Brown
October 20, 2008 - Champs of the Offense: The O-Line
October 20, 2008 - Two Minute Drill: Nate Williams
October 20, 2008 - Purdue Game Program Features: Pat Fitzgerald
October 20, 2008 - Northwestern Hits the Road, Traveling to Indiana This Week
October 20, 2008 - Two Home Games Remain For Fans to Watch the 'Cats!
October 19, 2008 - Wildcats Debut at No. 22 in First BCS Standings
October 18, 2008 - Post-Game Quotes
October 18, 2008 - Purdue at Northwestern
October 18, 2008 - Northwestern Improves to 6-1 With Impressive 48-26 Win over Purdue
October 16, 2008 - Southern Illinois Game Program Features: D'Wayne Bates
October 16, 2008 - One-on-One With Jordan Mabin
October 16, 2008 - Two Minute Drill: Josh Rooks
October 16, 2008 - The New Brew: Andrew Brewer Feature
October 16, 2008 - One-on-One With Amado Villarreal
October 16, 2008 - Olympic Sport Feature: Men's Soccer's Mark Blades
October 16, 2008 - Olympic Sport Feature: Women's Soccer's Leigh Jakes
October 16, 2008 - Olympic Sport Feature: Field Hockey's Alex Quinn
October 16, 2008 - Two Minute Drill: Ben Burkett
October 16, 2008 - Ohio Game Program Features: Sam Valenzisi
October 16, 2008 - Relaxed and Reliable: Ross Lane
October 16, 2008 - Survive and Strive: Rasheed Ward
October 16, 2008 - Two Minute Drill: Vince Browne
October 16, 2008 - One-on-One With Jeremy Ebert
October 16, 2008 - Michigan State Game Program Features: Barry Gardner
October 14, 2008 - Help the 'Cats Spread the Word About Northwestern Athletics
October 14, 2008 - Meet Rose Bowl QB Steve Schnur and Olympic Medalist Matt Grevers Oct. 18!
October 13, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
October 13, 2008 - Northwestern Entertains Purdue This Saturday For Homecoming
October 11, 2008 - No. 19 Michigan State Hands No. 22 Northwestern its First Defeat
October 11, 2008 - Northwestern Post-Game Notes
October 11, 2008 - Postgame Quotes
October 08, 2008 - AFCA Donates $10,000 to Randy Walker Memorial Fund
October 06, 2008 - Northwestern, Michigan State Set for Top-25 Showdown
October 06, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
October 05, 2008 - Big Ten Three-Pack Ticket Plan Still Available for Wildcat Football
October 05, 2008 - NU Climbs to No. 22 in USA Today Coaches' Poll and No. 23 in Harris Poll
October 05, 2008 - Scout Day at Ryan Field Is This Saturday Against Michigan State
October 03, 2008 - Pat Fitzgerald To Spend Saturday At Big Ten Network Studios
October 02, 2008 - Fitzgerald One of 25 Top Vote-Getters For Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year
October 01, 2008 - Eric Peterman Named to AFCA's Good Works Team; Draddy Trophy Semifinalist
September 29, 2008 - C.J. Bachér Named Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week
September 29, 2008 - NU-Michigan State Game Time Set for 2:30 P.M.
September 29, 2008 - Eric Peterman Named Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
September 27, 2008 - Unbeaten Wildcats Top Hawkeyes for Fifth-Straight Win
September 27, 2008 - Post-Game Notes, Northwestern vs. Iowa
September 26, 2008 - NU Gameday Fun Continues During Ohio Matchup
September 24, 2008 - One-On-One with Phil Brunner
September 24, 2008 - Adam Hahn and Kevin Mims
September 24, 2008 - Two-Minute Drill
September 24, 2008 - Syracuse Game Program Features: Darnell Autry
September 23, 2008 - Media Outlets Announced for Saturday's NU-Iowa Game
September 22, 2008 - Browne, Villarreal Pick Up Big Ten Player of the Week Kudos
September 22, 2008 - Northwestern Kicks Off Big Ten Season at Iowa This Saturday
September 22, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Monday News Conference
September 20, 2008 - Stellar Defensive Effort Fuels NU to Win Over Ohio and 4-0 Start
September 20, 2008 - Northwestern Post-Game Notes
September 20, 2008 - Post-Game Quotes
September 16, 2008 - Rain Delay: Wildcats Offer Take a Kid to the Game Day Sequel
September 15, 2008 - Northwestern Wraps Up Non-Conference Season Versus Ohio
September 15, 2008 - Meet Napoleon Harris at the Oct. 11 Game Against Michigan State
September 15, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference
September 13, 2008 - NU Moves to 3-0 With a 33-7 Victory over FCS Power Southern Illinois
September 13, 2008 - Southern Illinois at Northwestern Post-Game Notes
September 13, 2008 - Southern Illinois at Northwestern Post-Game Quotes
September 11, 2008 - Indoor FieldTurf Installation Nears Completion
September 08, 2008 - Northwestern's Home Opener: A Win for the 'Cats and the Fans
September 08, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference
September 08, 2008 - Northwestern Back Home to Face FCS Power Southern Illinois
September 06, 2008 - Northwestern Downs Duke in Durham
September 06, 2008 - Northwestern at Duke Notes
September 06, 2008 - Catbackers Begin 11th Year Supporting NU Football
September 04, 2008 - Former Wildcats Visit Campus for Career Seminar
September 03, 2008 - ACC Select to Televise Saturday Showdown at Duke Online
September 01, 2008 - Wildcats Hosting "Salute to Midwest High School Football"
September 01, 2008 - Transcript from Coach Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference
September 01, 2008 - NU's Next Test Comes at Duke This Saturday
September 01, 2008 - Stefan Demos Named Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week
August 30, 2008 - Post-Game Quotes
August 30, 2008 - Wildcats Wallop Syracuse 30-10 in Opener
August 30, 2008 - Syracuse at Northwestern
August 28, 2008 - Tyrell Sutton Named to Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List
August 27, 2008 - Fall NGN Luncheons Return Beginning Friday, September 12
August 26, 2008 - Northwestern Facilities Receive Significant Facelift
August 25, 2008 - News Conference Transcript from Aug. 25
August 25, 2008 - 'Cats, 'Cuse Set for Saturday's Opener
August 22, 2008 - Support the 'Cats at Ryan Field for Heroes' Day and Take A Kid to the Game Day Saturday
August 22, 2008 - Northwestern Names 2008 Team Captains
August 22, 2008 - "Meet the Team" Night Draws Flock of NU Faithful
August 21, 2008 - Big Ten Network Introduces 2008 On-Air Football Talent Lineup
August 19, 2008 - Meet The Team Night is Friday, August 22!
August 18, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day 10
August 16, 2008 - Wildcats Spar in Annual Camp Kenosha Intra-Squad Scrimmage
August 15, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day Seven
August 14, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day Six
August 13, 2008 - Big Ten Tonight To Visit Thursday's Camp Kenosha Practice
August 13, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day Five
August 13, 2008 - Wildcats Announce Discounted Family Ticket Options for Home Football Games
August 12, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day Four
August 11, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day Three
August 09, 2008 - Camp Kenosha Report: Day One
August 07, 2008 - Northwestern Hosts 2008 Football Media Day
August 07, 2008 - Become Part of the Team as the Wildcats Gear Up for the 2008 Season
August 05, 2008 - John Gill Suspended from Wildcat Football Team
August 04, 2008 - 2008 Wildcats Hit the Field
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