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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 3h

Stock up, stock down for the 'Cats after a dominant performance at the lakeside against Purdue

Stock up, stock down for Northwestern vs. Purdue

After a 19-0 win over Purdue in the lakefront’s finale, Northwestern stock is on the rise.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 3h

The 'Cats come out victorious in a shutout win over Purdue

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern football defiantly shuts out Purdue 19-0

The ‘Cats fourth-straight win was a legitimizing game won on both sides of the ball.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 8h

Northwestern football is BACK on the lakefill for a cross-state matchup against the visiting Purdue Boilermakers. Looking to make the most of their momentum, here's how you can catch the 'Cats in today's 2:00 p.m. CT start.

Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Purdue: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report

A big opportunity on the lakefill for NU with the former Rose Bowl ‘Cats watching.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 9h

The 2025-26 season marks Joe McKeown’s final year at the helm. After three straight nine-win seasons, Northwestern will look to its returning reserves to spark a turnaround.

We take a look at the NU’s depth heading into the season:
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Northwestern women’s basketball 2025-26 player previews: Reserves

The 2025-26 season marks Joe McKeown’s final year at the helm. After three straight nine-win seasons, Northwestern will look to its returning reserves to spark a turnaround. We take a look at the NU’...

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 9h

Sophomore guard Xamiya Walton flashed legitimate outside shooting potential for Northwestern women’s basketball last season.

What should fans expect out of her in 2025-26?
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Northwestern women’s basketball 2025-26 player previews: Xamiya Walton

Sophomore guard Xamiya Walton flashed legitimate outside shooting potential for Northwestern women’s basketball last season. What should fans expect out of her in 2025-26?

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 9h

Northwestern football plays its final game on the lake against Purdue this Saturday. Can it keep the win streak going?
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Northwestern football vs. Purdue 2025 predictions

Northwestern football plays its final game on the lake against Purdue this Saturday. Can it keep the win streak going?

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 1d

Ahead of a huge matchup on Saturday for both Northwestern and Purdue, we asked a few questions to Hammer and Rails' Andrew Ledman about what to expect from the Boilermakers side.

Interviewing the Enemy: Q&A with Hammer and Rails’ Andrew Ledman

A game with massive implications for both sides.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 1d

Hoops season is around the corner, and Northwestern women's basketball is trying to flip the script after a tough season a year ago. What should the floor and ceiling be for these 'Cats in Joe McKeown's final year as head coach?

Predicting Northwestern women’s basketball’s floor and ceiling for 2025-26

After a 9–18 season and just 2 Big Ten wins, Northwestern women’s basketball looks for a reset in Joe McKeown’s farewell year. Can the ‘Cats climb out the Big Ten cellar—or is another losing season ah...

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 2d

The confident ’Cats take on the struggling Boilermakers this weekend as Northwestern looks to secure its fourth straight win. We break down what they’ll need to do to make it four straight.

Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Purdue

The confident ’Cats take on the struggling Boilermakers this weekend as Northwestern looks to secure its fourth straight win.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 2d

The College GameDay showdown at Autzen and Northwestern’s upset win in Happy Valley headline this week’s Big Ten action. We break down where each team stands in our latest power rankings.

Big Ten Power Rankings, Week Seven

The College Gameday showdown at Autzen is complemented by a Northwestern upset win in Happy Valley.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 2d

Jordan Clayton made the selfless decision to forgo redshirting and suit up for the ‘Cats last year. Now an upperclassmen, what should expectations be for the guard?

MBB Player Previews: Jordan Clayton

Jordan Clayton made the selfless decision to forgo redshirting and suit up for the ‘Cats last year. Now an upperclassmen, what should expectations be for the guard?

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 2d

Northwestern outplayed Penn State in State College. Wow! We take a look at the film behind a terrific win.

We Are: Week 7 film room

Northwestern outplayed Penn State in State College. Wow! We take a look at the film behind a terrific win.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 3d

Northwestern’s 22-21 win over Penn State is up there with the Wildcats’ best upsets in recent memory.

Contextualizing Northwestern football’s 22-21 win over Penn State

Northwestern’s 22-21 win over Penn State is up there with the Wildcats’ best upsets in recent memory.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 3d

It would be easy for Northwestern fans to overreact after their team secured a landmark victory, but what if the hype is warranted?

Where are we Wednesday: What to make of the Penn State victory

It would be easy for Northwestern fans to overreact after their team secured a landmark victory, but what if the hype is warranted?

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 3d

Northwestern field hockey split its weekend, notably suffering a 3-2 loss to Princeton that produced several takeaways about the team.

The Northwestern field hockey notebook, Week Seven

Northwestern field hockey split its weekend, notably suffering a 3-2 loss to Princeton that produced several takeaways about the team.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 4d

Northwestern heads back to Evanston to host Purdue for its final home game on the lakefront.

Here are three keys for how the ‘Cats can get the win.

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Three keys to Northwestern football vs. Purdue

Northwestern heads back to Evanston to host Purdue for its final home game on the lakefront. Here are three keys for how the ‘Cats can get the win.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 4d

Northwestern field hockey opened its weekend home slate with a 5-0 victory over Penn State, but then fell 3-2 against then-No. 8 Princeton three days later.

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Northwestern field hockey opened its weekend home slate with a 5-0 victory over Penn State, but then fell 3-2 against then-No. 8 Princeton three days later.

Undefeated no more.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 4d

Northwestern women’s soccer celebrated senior day, but it was the younger players who rose above against Rutgers.

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Women’s Soccer: Northwestern routs Rutgers 3-0 on senior day

Northwestern women’s soccer celebrated senior day, but it was the younger players who rose above against Rutgers.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 4d

David Braun’s weekly press conference ranged from recounting NU’s stunning upset over Penn State to discussing the upcoming matchup against Purdue, paired with the 1995 Rose Bowl celebration.

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David Braun’s Purdue game week press conference notes

David Braun’s weekly press conference ranged from recounting NU’s stunning upset over Penn State to discussing the upcoming matchup against Purdue, paired with the 1995 Rose Bowl celebration.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 5d

After a couple big upsets caused a shakeup in the conference, here's the state of the Big Ten after Week 7.

Around the Big Ten: Week 7

Week 7 showed us that the Big Ten is more wide open than we may have though.

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Inside NU @insidenu.bsky.social · 5d

Still coming down from the high of an improbable victory over Penn State in Happy Valley, what can 'Cats fans learn about this team halfway through the season?