They don't know drama
Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.comThe Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Northwestern, 6-1, rebounds from only loss with win over Purdue
Associated PressC.J. Bacher threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score to help Northwestern rebound from its only loss to beat Purdue 48-26 on Saturday, sending the Boilermakers to their fourth straight defeat.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2008Team preview: Northwestern
Blue Ribbon College Football YearbookEasy early portion of the schedule could help Northwestern get off to a good start.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008
Northwestern 48, Michigan St. 41, OT
Associated PressNorthwestern 48, Michigan St. 41, OT
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 06, 2007Team preview: Northwestern
Blue Ribbon College Football YearbookNorthwestern's schedule favors a return to postseason after last year's 4-8 finish.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007
Breaking down the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comTake a look at what Big Ten questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2007Fitzgerald, Mason optimistic about future of programs
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comNorthwestern and Minnesota have struggled mightily this season, but both teams still have reasons to be optimistic.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Wisconsin could sneak through BCS back door
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comEveryone knows about Ohio State and Michigan, but don't forget about Wisconsin, which could be an intriguing BCS at-large pick.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006
Iowa limps into Big Ten conference play
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Iowa's injury woes to Michigan State's coaching conundrums to Ohio State's upcoming cupcake schedule, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2006
Northwestern pays tribute to late coach with victory
With his number on their helmets and his nickname over their hearts, Randy Walker's players gave him a two-part tribute.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 31, 2006Team preview: Northwestern
Blue Ribbon YearbookIllinois is looking to take a step toward respectability under Ron Zook in 2006.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006
Mourners remember Walker at service
Associated PressMourners remembered Northwestern football coach Randy Walker on Thursday as a role model, friend and father figure who preached love and respect.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Big Ten spring recap
Brett Edgerton, Special to ESPN.comTake a look at what questions were answered in the Big Ten this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2006Spring look around the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWith spring practices over, our Big Ten notebook addresses the big questions for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006Spring look around the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWith spring practices in full swing, our Big Ten notebook addresses the big questions for each team.
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