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Northwestern Women’s Soccer falls 3-1 to Virginia in season opener
Through no fault of its own, Northwestern women’s soccer (0-1-0, 0-0-0 B1G) fell 3-1 at No. 11 Virginia (1-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) in Charlottesville on Wednesday. Three entities in the past, the present and the future seemed to haunt the Wildcats from the starting whistle. The past was a long travel day on Tuesday prompted by […]
The New Ryan Field: A Walled-Up Dream
“The largest college stadium project ever” has wormed its way into the ears of thousands of fans attending Northwestern sporting events since November of 2024. During the waning fall quarter for undergraduate students, the Big Ten school unveiled renderings of its brand-new stadium, complete with a “premium experience” for every fan. And from the moment […]
Northwestern football receives $35 million from the Uihlein family
On Tuesday, Northwestern football announced a $35 million commitment from the family of Liz and Dick Uihlein. The contribution will be made over a three-year period and will help advance the program in a number of areas, including recruiting, player development, day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives to boost the program’s standing at the conference and […]
PART ONE: Ranking the top Northwestern football teams of all-time
Back at the start of the decade in 2020, the InsideNU community came together to rank the program’s greatest teams. With a new era proclaimed, a $35 million donation and a stadium near completion, along with the still 24 days until the 2026 season, we figure there is no better time than to do it […]
The Northwestern Field Hockey Notebook: The Illest
Back with another entry into the NUFH Notebook. 16 days away from the start of NU’s trek back to the top for a third straight year. It’s been a fun ride on the ‘Cats Express during my time at Northwestern. One player in particular has made that journey memorable. Someone who finds a way to […]
Athletes to Watch from Northwestern’s Fall Sports Teams
With the 2026-2027 school year fast approaching, the return of Northwestern’s fall athletic teams is on the horizon, and there are as many reasons to be excited as ever. Some teams are coming off of championship seasons, others have had staff turnovers over the offseason, and others have recruited elite prospects to bolster their ranks. […]
Pitch Perfect, Week 0: Setting the Scene
Welcome to Pitch Perfect, what I believe to be Inside NU’s first-ever column dedicated to Northwestern Women’s Soccer. This series will follow the trajectory of an up-and-coming program over the course of the 2026 season, providing more of an aggregate, analytical and conversational angle to a rather under-covered side of Northwestern sports every single Monday […]
Northwestern football position previews — Defensive Line
We’re back with another positional review at InsideNU, where we break down each group’s quality, depth and expectations entering the 2026 season. This summer, we’ve published position previews on quarterbacks (7/6), running backs (7/15), wide receivers (7/20), tight ends (7/28) and offensive linemen (8/4). This week, we’re looking at the Wildcats’ defensive linemen. Overview Returners: Brendan Flakes (Gr.), Callen Campbell (R-So.), Michael Kilbane (Sr.), […]
Northwestern volleyball is ready to take the next step
Northwestern volleyball entered last season hoping its rebuild was moving in the right direction. By the end of the fall, the answer was affirmative. The hiring of Tim Nollan in 2024 marked a new era for a program seeking to become a conference contender. His first season, however, was largely transitional. He had little time […]
2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes
Sandwiched between road trips against two of the conference’s best, Iowa visits the New Ryan Field on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes are coming off a very impressive 8-4 regular season, but there are still questions surrounding their starting quarterback for 2026. Nonetheless, it will be a challenge for Northwestern. The Basics Returning Production: 44% overall […]
Takeaways for Northwestern football from the 2026 Big Ten Media Days
With preseason camp underway and the 2026 season less than a month away, Northwestern football used Big Ten Media Days to outline its vision for what comes next. Head coach David Braun, wide receiver Griffin Wilde, running back Caleb Komolafe and defensive back Robert Fitzgerald represented the Wildcats in downtown Chicago, and they all had […]
The Northwestern Field Hockey Notebook: Fresh Faces
Welcome back to the NUFH Notebook! This week, we’re taking a deeper dive into the newest additions to Tracey Fuchs’ squad. 2026 will prove to be a pivotal year for the ‘Cats, with massive turnover on the horizon. In order to keep the “win now” window open, they’ll need to develop talent from the bottom […]
Northwestern football position previews — Offensive Line
Inside NU is back with another positional breakdown as part of its 2026 preview series! This week, we’ll analyze the offensive line, a group that has traditionally been a strength of Wildcat football in recent years. So far, we’ve published position previews on quarterbacks (7/6), running backs (7/15), wide receivers (7/20) and tight ends (7/28). Overview Returners: Ezomo Oratokhai […]
“We want to be known as the best skill developers in the country” — Northwestern volleyball’s 2026 Big Ten Media Day notes
Northwestern volleyball is a program clearly on the rise. After finishing 5-23 in 2024, the Wildcats improved to 17-15 in 2025, a significant turnaround credited to an improved roster and greater continuity. Now entering his third season at the helm, head coach Tim Nollan will rely on veteran talent and a promising group of newcomers […]
2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Oregon Ducks
Happy Halloween. Northwestern’s real gauntlet begins on Oct. 31 when it travels to Autzen Stadium to take on Oregon. Ever since joining the Big Ten, the Ducks have been among the top teams in the league, and 2026 could be the best team they’ve had yet in this conference. The Basics Returning Production: 66% overall […]
“A Big Ten championship, why not us?” — Northwestern football’s 2026 Media Day notes
With the season quickly approaching, all 18 Big Ten programs were represented at the Big Ten football media days by their head coaches and a selection of players at the Hilton Chicago who gave their thoughts on the upcoming season. David Braun along with Griffin Wilde, Caleb Komolafe and Robert Fitzgerald were in attendance as […]
Northwestern Women’s Soccer’s 2026 Roster Preview
With just under a week to go before its preseason opener against Notre Dame, Northwestern Women’s Soccer is back in session with a fresh roster ready to be tested in 2026. The ‘Cats have lost six total players to graduation — including two major players in Brooke Miller and Caterina Regazzoni — but fortunately, six […]
Previewing the 2026 Northwestern men’s soccer schedule
Northwestern men’s soccer recently released its schedule for the upcoming 2026 fall season. With a top 25 recruiting class garnering excitement for the upcoming season, and opening kickoff just under two weeks away, here are the games that will have the most impact on the success of NU’s season. Early Season Test: @ Notre Dame […]
Northwestern football position previews — Tight Ends
Another week is upon us, meaning it’s time for Inside NU’s next edition of our position preview series on Northwestern football’s 2026 roster, where we’ll analyze every group’s depth and anticipated production during the 2026 season. So far we’ve published position previews on quarterbacks (7/6), running backs (7/15) and wide receivers (7/20). This week, we […]
Northwestern men’s soccer roster preview
After finishing last season with an 8-6-3 record and just missing out on Big Ten and NCAA Division I postseason play, Northwestern is hungry for improvement. Northwestern added 10 recruits and transfers for this upcoming season but also saw eight Wildcats walk out the door or across the graduation stage. Key starters like Joe Suchecki, […]
The Northwestern Field Hockey Notebook: Setting Preliminaries
The back-to-back national champs begin their quest for a third consecutive national title and fourth in program history. As always, more focused position breakdowns will be coming from Inside NU in the coming weeks, but for now, we take a broader look at what the roster will look like when the ‘Cats take on VCU […]
2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Northwestern’s third game ever in the new Ryan Field welcomes Rutgers to Evanston on Oct. 24. The last time the Wildcats faced the Scarlet Knights was to open the 2023 season, in which Rutgers won 24-7 in Piscataway. The Basics Returning Production: 47% overall (49% offense, 46% defense); 92nd in FBS 2025 Record: 5-7 (2-7 […]
Northwestern in the WNBA: Burton’s Case for More, Coffey’s Next Test
Back in May, Inside NU wrote about how Golden State’s Veronica Burton and Minnesota’s Nia Coffey — the only former Northwestern Wildcats playing in the WNBA — were both entering crossroads in their careers, despite sitting on opposite ends of their careers. Two games into the season, that seemed like a reasonable assumption. But now […]
When the WLL came to Evanston, Northwestern lacrosse came home
The national anthem stretched on for what felt like forever. Long, electric guitar riffs that hung in the humid Evanston air, bouncing off the lake and reverberating through the temporary bleachers at Martin Stadium. It was theatrical. It was loud. It was exactly the kind of spectacle you might expect from a league that has […]
Previewing Northwestern’s Men’s Soccer Newcomers for 2026
2025 was the third consecutive winning season in the first five years at the helm for men’s soccer head coach Russell Payne, and he had the Wildcats playing their best soccer in his tenure. A standout 2-0 win against No. 17 Indiana was the highlight of the campaign, while the ’Cats put up strong performances […]
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