Northwestern Wildcats calendar and results
Sat, Aug 31 TBD
Sat Sept 7
2012 OVERALL FBS RANKINGS
PASSING YARDS
RUSHING YARDS
POINTS FOR
POINTS AGAINST
| 2013 Northwestern Wildcats Schedule | |||
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME | RECORD/TICKETS |
| Sat, Aug 31 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Sept 7 |
| 6:00 PM ET Big Ten Network | Tickets |
| Sat, Sept 14 | 9:00 PM ET Big Ten Network | Tickets | |
| Sat, Sept 21 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Oct 5 |
| 8:00 PM ET | Tickets |
| Sat, Oct 12 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Oct 19 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Oct 26 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Nov 2 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Nov 16 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Nov 23 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Nov 30 | TBD | Tickets | |
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Big Ten Friday mailblog
Wishing you a great weekend. Follow us on Twitter. Josh A. from D.C. writes: First of all, I recognize that "parity-based" scheduling wasn't set to begin until 2016 -- along with the introduction of the 9 game B1G slate .
about 1 day ago | Adam Rittenberg | Big Ten Blog -
Michigan tops latest recruiting rankings
It's still early, but the tide could be turning a little for Big Ten recruiting. The league undoubtedly has moved down a few pegs on the recruiting ladder in recent years, a drop that can be tied to poor on-field performance, a lack of national titles or plain ol' geography.
about 2 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Big Ten Blog -
Big Ten lunchtime links
Tan, rested and ready after a week in Aruba. Well, maybe not tan. Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon says the 2014 home game against Penn State could be a night game. Brandon says student no-shows at the Big House are "unacceptable.
about 2 days ago | Brian Bennett | Big Ten Blog -
B1G Official Visit: Michigan and PSU loading up

Another week and another ESPN 150 commitment for Michigan. WolverineNation's Tom VanHaaren talks with Phil Murphy about Lawrence Marshall's commitment, and what's shaping up to be a loaded defensive line class for Michigan.
about 2 days ago | ESPN.com -
Seven from B1G on Lott Trophy watch list
Is it really already time for preseason watch lists? I guess football must be getting near. The Lott IMPACT Trophy has released its 2013 watch list, and it includes seven Big Ten players on the initial group of 42 nominees.
about 2 days ago | Brian Bennett | Big Ten Blog -
Video: Northwestern AD Jim Phillips
Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips talks about future games at Wrigley Field, the progress on the team's lakefront practice facility and more at the Big Ten spring meetings.
about 2 days ago | ESPN.com staff | Big Ten Blog -
Wildcats continue hot streak, add commit

The hottest team in the Big Ten right now isn't Michigan or Ohio State or Penn State or any of the traditional power schools in the conference. It's Northwestern and coach Pat Fitzgerald.
about 3 days ago | Jared Shanker | Football Recruiting - Midwest Region -
Big Ten lunch links
Some spring meetings leftovers and much more ... The Big Ten is expanding its bowl options for 2014 and beyond. The new lineup will combat "bowl fatigue," Kyle Meinke writes.
about 3 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Big Ten Blog -
Maisel: Finding success in both academics and athletics
Academics or athletics? There was a time when a recruit had to choose one over the other. But the recent success of elite academic programs has proved that you can thrive in both.
about 4 days ago | Ivan Maisel | ESPN.com -
Fitzgerald lands another four-star for NU

A top 20 recruiting class is not good enough for Northwestern any longer. Pat Fitzgerald is making a push for the top 15, and he added another impressive piece Tuesday. Four-star running back Justin Jackson (Carol Stream, Ill.
about 4 days ago | Jared Shanker | Football Recruiting - Midwest Region - more
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B1G Official Visit: Michigan and PSU loading up
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- B1G Official Visit: Michigan and PSU loading up
B1G Official Visit: Michigan and PSU loading up
Another week and another ESPN 150 commitment for Michigan. WolverineNation's Tom VanHaaren talks with Phil Murphy about Lawrence Marshall's commitment, and what's shaping up to be a loaded defensive line class for Michigan. Tags: B1G Official Visit, RecruitingNation, WolverineNation, NittanyNation, Lawrence Marshall, Marcus Allen, Da'Shawn Hand, Malik McDowell, Jabrill Peppers, Jared Wangler, Tom VanHaaren, Josh Moyer - Future Bright For Northwestern, Big Ten
Future Bright For Northwestern, Big Ten
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald discusses expansion in the Big Ten and the future of his football program.Tags: Northwestern Football, Big Ten, Pat Fitzgerald, College Football Live - B1G Official Visit: Michigan cleaning up
B1G Official Visit: Michigan cleaning up
WolverineNation's Chantel Jennings BuckeyeNation's Brad Bournival stop by to talk with Phil Murphy about Michigan's recent success on the recruiting trail and how Ohio State fans are reacting to the success of "that team up north."Tags: Big Ten Official Visit, WolverineNation, BuckeyeNation, RecruitingNation, Maurice Ways, Ian Bunting, Damon Webb, Jabrill Peppers, Chantel Jennings, Brad Bournival, Phil Murphy
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2012 Team Leaders
2012 Big Ten STANDINGS
| BIG TEN - LEGENDS | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Michigan | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Northwestern | 5-3 | 10-3 |
| Michigan State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| Iowa | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Minnesota | 2-6 | 6-7 |
| BIG TEN - LEADERS | CONF | OVR |
| Ohio State | 8-0 | 12-0 |
| Penn State | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Wisconsin | 4-4 | 8-6 |
| Purdue | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Indiana | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 0-8 | 2-10 |
Award Winners
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Pat Fitzgerald | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 1996 | Pat Fitzgerald | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 1995 | Pat Fitzgerald | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 1995 | Pat Fitzgerald | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 1995 | Gary Barnett | The Home Depot Award |
2013 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Alviti | QB-DT | Signed | 83 |
| G. Igwebuike | ATH | Signed | 80 |
| B. North | OG | Signed | 78 |
| A. Walker Jr. | OLB | Signed | 78 |
| S. Coverdale | OT | Signed | 77 |







