Northwestern injury report

...p.m. ET). OUT RB Alex Daniel, ankle (out for season) WR Charles Brown, shoulder S Brendan Smith, thumb Despite Smith's continued absence from the starting lineup, this is the healthiest Northwestern has...

Nov 14, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats injured safety Brendan Smith (4) and linebacker Bryce McNaul (51) carry the Land of Lincoln Trophy to the locker room...

They don't know drama

The Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.

Northwestern injury report

...Classic, noon ET). OUT RB Alex Daniel, ankle (out for season) LB Ben Johnson, leg S Brendan Smith, thumb G Desmond Taylor, shoulder These are the same four names as last week, which in...

It's game day at Kinnick Stadium

...use backup Dan Persa at quarterback. Cornerback Sherrick McManis (leg) also is expected back, though safety Brendan Smith (thumb) is out. Iowa starting safety Brett Greenwood (neck) is questionable, and reserve wide receiver Colin...

Northwestern injury report: Kafka absent

...ESPN, noon ET). OUT RB Alex Daniel, ankle (out for season) LB Ben Johnson, leg S Brendan Smith, thumb OL Desmond Taylor, shoulder The big news is here no Mike Kafka. The Wildcats starting...

First Shift: RIT leads the way

The past week was a big one for defensemen in men's hockey, as many produced offensive numbers in threes for their teams. RIT is also highlighted in this week's First Shift.

Northwestern injury report: McManis questionable

...Wildcats fans should be encouraged to see only one starter (McManis) possibly missing the game. Safeties Brendan Smith and Brian Peters both likely will play with clubs on their injured hands, but simply getting...

Northwestern injury report: Phillips questionable

...Network, noon ET). OUT OT Mike Boyle, back RB Alex Daniel, ankle (out for season) S Brendan Smith, hand LB Bryce McNaul, leg QUESTIONABLE S Brad Phillips, shoulder PROBABLE RB Jacob Schmidt, ankle RB...

Cousins, White key Michigan State's win over Northwestern

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to Blair White in the third quarter Saturday to spark Michigan State to a 24-14 victory over Northwestern.

Northwestern injury report: Smith out

...RB Alex Daniel, ankle (out for season) LB Ben Johnson, leg LB Bryce McNaul, leg S Brendan Smith, hand CB Justan Vaughn, leg QUESTIONABLE DT Jack DiNardo, shoulder Injuries to key defensive players have...

Quick thoughts on the early Big Ten games

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg After an exciting Week 5, things have gotten off to a bit of a boring start in the Big Ten today. All four ear...

Northwestern's D beats up winless Miami (Ohio)

Mike Kafka ran for two touchdowns and Northwestern's defense came up with four turnovers Saturday as the Wildcats 16-6.

Northwestern needs last-second FG to thwart E. Michigan

Stefan Demos kicked a 49-yard field goal in the closing seconds, and Northwestern escaped with a 27-24 victory over Eastern Michigan after blowing a 21-point lead Saturday.

Big Ten lunch links

...Jack Crawford is destined for All-America honors, Cory Giger writes in The Altoona Mirror. Safeties Brendan Smith and Brad Phillips set the tone for Northwestern, Teddy Greenstein writes in the Chicago Tribune. Michigan...