Kain Colter
Northwestern Wins Gator Bowl For First Bowl Win Since ’49
The stuffed monkey spent the last year in storage, out of sight but still in everyone’s mind. Coach Pat Fitzgerald dusted it off for the Gator Bowl and even had it on the sideline Tuesday as a reminder of Northwestern’s decades-long, bowl losing streak — the ol’ monkey on their backs. Now, it’s in pieces.
Northwestern Routs Illinois 50-14
Northwestern wanted to bolster its chances for a big-time bowl game. The Wildcats did that and more. Venric Mark rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown as Northwestern beat Illinois 50-14 on Saturday.
Northwestern Holds On To Edge Michigan St 23-20
With Northwestern again holding a late lead, coach Pat Fitzgerald was willing to punt the ball away and put his defense on the spot. This time, the Wildcats held firm.
Northwestern Falls To Michigan 38-31 In OT
Devin Gardner ran for a 1-yard touchdown in overtime and Michigan’s defense responded with a stop, giving the Wolverines a wild 38-31 win over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern’s Colter Named Big Ten Offensive Player Of The Week
For the second time this season, Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter was named the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week.
Northwestern Bounces Back, Beats Iowa 28-17
Kain Colter scored three rushing touchdowns and threw for another score as Northwestern defeated Iowa 28-17 on Saturday.
Hoge: Northwestern Blew Much More Than A Lead Saturday
Excuse Northwestern fans for not being surprised with what happened Saturday afternoon at Ryan Field.
Mark, Northwestern Hold On To Beat Minnesota 21-13
Venric Mark rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns to carry Northwestern to a 21-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
Penn State Rallies To Beat Northwestern, 39-28
Northwestern failed its first big test of the season. A week after returning to the Top 25 for the first time since 2008, the No. 24 Wildcats wasted an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter, allowing three touchdowns in the final 9:49 in a 39-28 loss Saturday to Penn State.
Mark Leads Northwestern Past Vanderbilt 23-13
Venric Mark ran for 123 yards and a late touchdown, Tyler Scott forced a key fumble and Northwestern beat Vanderbilt 23-13 Saturday night.
Hoge’s Big Ten Preview: Northwestern Wildcats
Pat Fitzgerald appears to be legitimately optimistic about a group that could start 10 sophomores or younger Saturday in the season opener.
Wildcats Set Records In 59-38 Rout At Indiana
The Wildcats scored on nine of their first 10 possessions, piled up 616 total yards and ended a five-game losing streak with a 59-38 rout of Indiana that looked even easier than the score indicated.
Northwestern’s Persa Questionable For Indiana
Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa is questionable for Saturday’s game at Indiana.
Muller: Northwestern Will Beat Michigan In Must-Win Game
Northwestern most certainly can matchup with Michigan on Saturday. They can and they will.
Steelman Scores 3 TDs; Army Beats Northwestern 21-14
Trent Steelman scored three touchdowns for the second straight week, including the game-winner on a 1-yard plunge with 2:49 remaining, and Army beat Northwestern 21-14 on Saturday.
Colter Leads Northwestern Past E. Illinois, 42-21
Kain Colter delivered again while filling in for star Dan Persa, running for a career-high 109 yards with three touchdowns and throwing for 104 more to lead Northwestern to a 42-21 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.
Wisch: Heisman Campaign For Injured Persa A Little Premature
It’s estimated that the rehab for an Achilles tendon rupture such as the one suffered last November by Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa takes anywhere from 12 to 14 months.
Colter, In For Persa, Leads Northwestern By Boston College 24-17
Backup Kain Colter threw for 197 yards and ran for 71 more with a touchdown on Saturday to lead Northwestern to a 24-17 victory over Boston College in the season opener.
Not So Happy New Year For Northwestern
Northwestern faced Texas Tech for the TicketCity Bowl with the hopes of winning their first bowl since 1949. Their hopes were shattered in a 45-38 loss to Texas Tech on New Year’s Day.
Wildcats Take Huge 70-23 Loss
Northwestern was given no chance as they faced Wisconsin. Montee Ball’s four touchdowns and Venric Mark 94 yard touchdown return was too much for the Wildcats to handle.
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