Northwestern takes 8-game losing streak to Minnesota
2 years, 1 month ago

Northwestern takes 8-game losing streak to Minnesota

Associated Press  

Northwestern at Minnesota, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Minnesota by 17 1/2. The Wildcats have lost eight straight games since beating Nebraska in Dublin to start the season, the program’s longest losing streak in 20 years. FACTS & FIGURES The status of Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan is unclear after he was forced out of the last game at Nebraska following a hard hit and redshirt freshman Athan Kaliakmanis helped rally the Gophers to a 20-13 victory. Morgan missed the Oct. 22 game at Penn State with a concussion and returned the following week.. Northwestern is 8-6 against Minnesota since Fitzgerald took over in 2006.. The Wildcats are last in the conference with an average of 16.7 points per game.. Northwestern CB Cameron Mitchell leads the team with seven pass breakups.. Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim has 17 straight 100-yard rushing games, the longest by any FBS player since at least 2000..

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No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
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No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern

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Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase
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2 months ago

Hawkeyes Seek Sharper Defensive Performance as Northwestern Visits Kinnick Stadium

Associated Press  

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 23 Indiana looks to keep remarkable start going against Northwestern

Associated Press  

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3 months ago

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson’s 206 yards

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Washington makes its Big Ten debut hosting Northwestern as conference play begins
3 months ago

Washington makes its Big Ten debut hosting Northwestern as conference play begins

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Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes
1 year ago

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes

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Minnesota tries to rejoin Big Ten West title hunt while hitting the road to face Purdue
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Minnesota tries to rejoin Big Ten West title hunt while hitting the road to face Purdue

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Iowa beats Northwestern in a punchline game for offenses
1 year, 1 month ago

Iowa beats Northwestern in a punchline game for offenses

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Iowa is unlikely to win in a blowout anytime soon but at least the end of the game is entertaining, right? With a 53-yard field goal capping a 10-7 win against Northwestern, Iowa remained in first place of the Big Ten West. In fact, Iowa’s defense has allowed just three touchdowns in the last five Big Ten games. …

Northwestern men back on steady footing, eyeing 2nd NCAA run
1 year, 9 months ago

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Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West
2 years, 1 month ago

Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West

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Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West
2 years, 1 month ago

Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drew Stevens made a 21-yard field goal with 28 seconds left to lift Iowa in a 13-10 victory on Saturday, after the Hawkeyes forced two late turnovers to take control of the Big Ten West with their eighth straight win over the Gophers for the Floyd …

Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing
2 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing

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MINNEAPOLIS — Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns and Minnesota’s defense continued its dominance on Saturday as the Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern 31-3. Today was no different.” LOOKING FOR BALANCE The Gophers didn’t ask freshman quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, making his first home start in place of the injured Tanner Morgan, to do much. Fleck said, “but I …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern

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Northwestern looks to bounce back against Southern Illinois
2 years, 3 months ago

Northwestern looks to bounce back against Southern Illinois

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