Northwestern Wildcats

Beerntsen ➡️ Baltimore

Evan Beerntsen has been selected in the seventh round by the Ravens!

Staying in Purple 🟣

Caleb Tiernan is going to the Vikings!

An already proven cornerback room added two more veterans this offseason.

With experienced returners leading the way, the additions of Brenden Deasfernandes and Montae Pate have raised the standard.

Brenden Deasfernandes, Montae Pate Bolster NU Cornerback Room - Northwestern Athletics Defensive Backs Coach LaMarcus Hicks considers Northwestern's coaching staff in rare company.

Kobie McKinzie had no shortage of options this offseason, but it was the people that set Northwestern apart.

After competing on one of the nation’s top defenses, the veteran linebacker recognized something familiar in Evanston: a shared belief, a standard, and a mindset built to win.

Kobie McKinzie Brings ‘Championship Mindset’ to Northwestern - Northwestern Athletics Kobie McKinzie caught the Northwestern coaching staff by surprise when he stepped on campus for his visit in the winter transfer portal window.

150 Years in the Making 🏈

On February 22, 1876, Northwestern helped bring American football west, playing the Chicago Football Club in what marked first complete game outside the East Coast.

Northwestern University Celebrates 150 Years of Football - Northwestern Athletics EVANSTON, Ill. – 150 years ago today, Northwestern played its first football game against the Chicago Football Club. The game is recognized as the first Amer...

Welcome 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 to Northwestern Football, Fred Wyatt!

A former Wildcat defensive lineman, Wyatt returns to Evanston as Defensive Line Specialist following multiple FBS coaching stops.

Read More: https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/19/football-fred-wyatt-joins-staff-as-defensive-line-specialist

Three Wildcats are headed to the NFL Combine! 👏

Congratulations to Evan Beerntsen, Aidan Hubbard and Caleb Tiernan!

Read More: https://nusports.com/news/2026/2/11/football-three-wildcats-earn-nfl-scouting-combine-invites

100 Years in the Making.

The Stage is Set 🏟️