Northwestern rallies past Nebraska 31-28 in opener in Dublin
2 years, 3 months ago

Northwestern rallies past Nebraska 31-28 in opener in Dublin

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’ve got to get this turned around.” Ryan Hilinski threw for 314 yards and two touchdowns to help Northwestern rally to a victory in the season opener before 42,699 fans at Aviva Stadium in the Irish capital. “I made that call so that’s on me,” Frost said of the decision after the Huskers took a 28-17 lead. ALL ABOUT WINNING Frost said he wouldn’t consider stepping down: “Absolutely not.. I’m going to fight with the guys, as long as I can fight.” His record as Nebraska’s coach is now 15-30. Ronan McGowan said he waited 40 minutes in long lines and missed portions of the game, though added: “They did the right thing.” UP NEXT Nebraska hosts North Dakota on Saturday in the first of four consecutive home games, including a matchup with Oklahoma on Sept. 17.

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Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field
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Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I would have liked to see us finish the fourth quarter better, but we did what we needed to do in this game,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. And when I’m able to do that, good things happen.” Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith had four …

North Carolina coach Mack Brown says ‘embarrasing’ 70-50 loss to James Madison is his fault
3 months ago

North Carolina coach Mack Brown says ‘embarrasing’ 70-50 loss to James Madison is his fault

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina’s 70-50 loss to James Madison on Saturday was something, he said, that should never happen. We had guys wide open for a touchdown.” Alonza Barnett III threw five touchdown passes in the Dukes’ quick-strike offense to give first-year coach Bob Chesney a signature victory …

Maalik Murphy leads Duke to wild 26-20 victory over Northwestern in 2OT
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Maalik Murphy leads Duke to wild 26-20 victory over Northwestern in 2OT

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — Maalik Murphy threw two quick touchdown passes in overtime, hitting Jordan Moore on a 25-yard pass and Eli Pancol on a 3-yarder to lead Duke to a 26-20 victory over Northwestern at temporary Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday night. Mike Wright’s …

Northwestern looks to build on strong finish last season in opener vs. Miami (Ohio)
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northwestern looks to build on strong finish last season in opener vs. Miami (Ohio)

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Miami at Northwestern, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Still reeling from a hazing and abuse scandal that engulfed the athletic department, Northwestern was probably college football’s biggest surprise last season. PLAYERS TO WATCH Miami: Gabbert is back for a sixth year after throwing for 1,634 yards and 14 touchdowns last season despite missing the final six games. Northwestern: QBs Mike Wright and …

Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 rout of Northwestern in East Region
9 months ago

Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 rout of Northwestern in East Region

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NEW YORK — UConn again, no contest. So that’s really what we’re focused on — our next game.” The Huskies beat a fifth-seeded San Diego State squad 76-59 in last year’s national championship game. UConn’s victory put all three Big East teams that made the NCAAs in the regional semifinals, following hard-fought wins by Creighton and Marquette in the second …

Richardson scores 28 as Duke rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Ohio State 75-63 in March Madness
9 months ago

Richardson scores 28 as Duke rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Ohio State 75-63 in March Madness

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Reigan Richardson scored 28 points and added seven rebounds as No. “We’re super proud, just how the team played today,” said Richardson, who averaged 11.9 points per game during the season. We didn’t play well today.” Ohio State’s pressing defense caused problems for Duke early as the Buckeyes built a 16-point lead. Then we really broke down …

No. 6 Nebraska blows lead but holds on to beat No. 11 Texas A&M 61-59
9 months ago

No. 6 Nebraska blows lead but holds on to beat No. 11 Texas A&M 61-59

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Alexis Markowski had 16 points and six rebounds and sixth-seeded Nebraska won its first NCAA Tournament game since 2014 by just barely holding off No. “There was no doubt in our mind that we were going to win our game.” Aicha Coulibaly had 26 points and 10 rebounds for Texas A&M, which finished fifth in the SEC …

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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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending …

Brendan Sullivan shines in third start of season, leads Northwestern to 33-27 victory over Maryland.
1 year, 1 month ago

Brendan Sullivan shines in third start of season, leads Northwestern to 33-27 victory over Maryland.

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EVANSTON, Ill. — Brendan Sullivan threw two touchdown passes, passed for 265 yards, and added 56 on the ground as Northwestern defeated Maryland 33-27 on Saturday. With the Northwestern defense holding its own, Sullivan helped secure the lead by scrambling in the pocket and finding A.J Henning for a 34-yard catch up the left seam, setting up a 19-yard field …

Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan leads Northwestern to 23-20 win over Howard on homecoming
1 year, 2 months ago

Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan leads Northwestern to 23-20 win over Howard on homecoming

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EVANSTON, Ill — Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan had three total touchdowns in his first start of the season to lead Northwestern to a 23-20 win over Howard on Saturday. “I’m going to prepare every week like I’m the starter,” Sullivan said. Just understanding football games like that are hard to overcome and will come back to bite you.” Wildcats interim …

Northwestern coach says he’s ‘really confident’ Wildcats will be cheered at home despite scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Northwestern coach says he’s ‘really confident’ Wildcats will be cheered at home despite scandal

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern interim coach David Braun says he’s “really confident” the Wildcats will hear more cheers than jeers, at least at home. “I certainly hope that this community, our alumni, all those that are associated with Northwestern University and Northwestern athletics will come out …

Northwestern men back on steady footing, eyeing 2nd NCAA run
1 year, 10 months ago

Northwestern men back on steady footing, eyeing 2nd NCAA run

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EVANSTON, Ill. — Like a boxer sprawled on the canvas, Northwestern coach Chris Collins seemed like he was ready for the final bell. Keep fighting until you’ve got no breath left.” The Wildcats are second in the conference and on course for their second NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years, with a shot to break the program record for wins …

Miller scores 18 as No. 8 Maryland pounds Northwestern 79-54
1 year, 10 months ago

Miller scores 18 as No. 8 Maryland pounds Northwestern 79-54

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EVANSTON, Ill. — Diamond Miller understands what’s in store for No. Miller scored 18 points and Maryland beat struggling Northwestern 79-54 on Thursday night. “When we go into the tournament, we have no breaks and we’re gonna play three games in three days,” Miller said. Brir McDaniel scored 14 points as the Terrapins followed up the program’s most lopsided win …

Northwestern St rallies from 12 down, beats No. 15 TCU 64-63
2 years, 1 month ago

Northwestern St rallies from 12 down, beats No. 15 TCU 64-63

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FORTH WORTH, Texas — Ja’Monta Black scored 25 points, Demarcus Sharp added 19 and Northwestern State rallied from 12 points down to beat No. “Every game we play, it’s like they start to remember, ‘Hey, I can play a little bit.’ So we’re starting to see the light come on.” Chuck O’Bannon Jr. had 12 points and Micah Peavy scored …

Northwestern hosting Redhawks after loss to FCS S. Illinois
2 years, 3 months ago

Northwestern hosting Redhawks after loss to FCS S. Illinois

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Miami at Northwestern, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Northwestern has dropped two straight since a season-opening win over Nebraska in Ireland, including a 31-24 stunner to Southern Illinois of the Football Championship Subdivision. FACTS & FIGURES The programs are meeting for the first time since Northwestern’s 16-6 win in 2009.. Northwestern and Miami have some connections. Ara Parseghian and Randy Walker played …

Duke, Northwestern try to build on promising season openers
2 years, 3 months ago

Duke, Northwestern try to build on promising season openers

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Duke rolled over Temple 30-0 last week in coach Mike Elko’s debut — the Blue Devils’ first shutout since 2015 and their first against a Bowl Subdivision opponent since beating rival North Carolina 41-0 on the road in 1989 under Steve Spurrier. Moore is the …

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