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AP Poll Ranks Northwestern #24;
'Cats Enter Coaches Poll at #23
For
week eight of the football season, the Associated Press has ranked NU
24th, up one spot from NU's entry into the rankings last week at #25.
For the first time this year, the Coaches Poll has ranked NU, putting
the 'Cats at 23rd. Last week, NU just missed being ranked in the
Coaches.
The AP Poll History page is now updated.
It
was Coach Fitz vs. his old team, and it was Aidan Chiles vs. his old
team. In the end, Chiles was the one claiming the win, as NU escaped
with a 24 to 21 victory in East Lansing. Chiles was one of NU's true
bright spots during the day, as the 'Cats were hard pressed for much of
the game. With a minute to go, NU found itself improbably tied, but
looking at a possible game-winning MSU field goal attempt. One blocked
kick and a wild Chiles drive later, it was Northwestern who booted the
game winner with two seconds left.
For Fitzgerald, it was a gut punch that was delivered by his former
team, which left him winless in the conference. For the 'Cats, it was a
fifth win that virtually assures the team a decent bowl game-- at the
least.
Wildcat Preview and Prediction
The Lowes Line: Michigan State
Jackson Kleather kicks the game winner vs. MSU.
[AP Photo]
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Wildcat History
When the 'Cats Faced a Former Head Coach
Ryan Discusses New Stadium
Pat
Ryan Jr., the man behind the vision of New Ryan Field, talked to alumni
and fans at Deering Library last Thursday. Here is a brief summary of Ryan's remarks...
'CATS DOMINATE PSU
Northwestern
opened its new stadium in grand style, with eye-popping festivities, a
rabid student section, and a thrashing of Penn State that made a
statement heard across the conference.
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Wildcat History
NU's First Football Game
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Northwestern's first football
game, HailToPurple.com has posted a series of articles about that first
game. These four posts are part of the site's expanded section featuring NU's first game.
Next for the Wildcats:
 
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Rutgers
Ryan Field
Saturday, Oct. 24
11:00 am CDT
TV: Peacock
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2026 Results
(5-1; 2-1 B1G)
W
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S Dakota St-FCS, M
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34-18
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| W |
Colorado - M
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41-7
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L
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Indiana - FRI
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23-29
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| W |
Penn State - FRI, R |
34-13
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| W |
Ball State - H.C., R |
45-14
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W
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Michigan State
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24-21
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| H |
Rutgers - R |
Oct 24
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| A |
Oregon
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Oct 31
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| H |
Iowa - R
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Nov 7
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| A |
Ohio State |
Nov 14
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| A |
Minnesota |
Nov 21
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| H |
Illinois - R |
Nov 28
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-
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-
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(M=NM Field. R=New Ryan Field)
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2025 Results
(7-6; 4-5 B1G)
| L |
Tulane |
3-23
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| W |
Wstrn Ill - M
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42-7
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L
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Oregon - M
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14-34
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| W |
UCLA - M |
17-14
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| W |
ULM - HC - M |
42-7
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| W |
Penn State |
22-21
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| W |
Purdue - M |
19-0
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| L |
Nebraska |
21-28
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| L |
USC |
17-38
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| L |
Michigan - W |
22-24
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| W |
Minnesota - W |
38-35
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| L |
Illinois |
13-20
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| W |
Cent. Mich. - Bowl |
34-7 |
(M=NM Field. W=Wrigley Field)
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Northwestern's
2026 season marks the 150th anniversary of NU's first football game. Now, you can read about NU's very first season and how it
all began.
Gus Hornsby's Gamble
tells the story of Augustus Hornsby, the maverick English army officer
who formed the Chicago Foot-Ball Club and taught the game to
Northwestern students. Hornsby's story, relayed here for the first time
anywhere, is a wild ride: he was a pioneer journalist, an explorer, and
eventually a fabulously wealthy real estate tycoon. But his gambling
addiction led to financial ruin and a stunning string of crimes that
made Hornsby a nationally-hunted fugitive.
My book
provides a new glimpse into life at Northwestern at the school's
infancy and describes its first football team in detail. It is a must
for any fan of Northwestern and NU history. Click here to learn more about the book. You can order it directly from Amazon.
"...It will always be my school, our school."
--Gary Barnett, as quoted by Teddy Greenstein
HTP first updated: July 12, 2000
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