The No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) returns to Ann Arbor for a Valentine’s Day matchup and “White Out” at Crisler Center against UCLA (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten).
No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May credited his players for outlasting a tough Northwestern Wildcats team after their 87-75 road victory, which improved their record to 23-1, 13-1 in the Big Ten.
The No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (22-1, 12-1 Big Ten) will remain on the road for a midweek Big Ten matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats (10-14, 2-11 Big Ten).
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The No. 18-ranked Michigan Wolverines have been dealing with a ton of off-the-field issues, but they’re finally on the football field as they’ll take on the No. 13-ranked Texas Longhorns inside Camping World Stadium for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
The No. 18th-ranked Michigan Wolverines took down the Northwestern Wildcats in a gritty 24-22 comeback performance to retain the George Jewett Trophy inside Wrigley Field.
It’s gameday for the Michigan Wolverines as they’re taking on the Northwestern Wildcats at the historic Wrigley Field in the battle for the George Jewett Trophy.
The struggling Michigan Wolverines football program has a chance to save its season this weekend when it takes on the Northwestern Wildcats in the George Jewett Trophy rivalry game.
Through 18 games, the Michigan Wolverines have a shaky tendency that continues to rear its ugly head at the most inopportune times.
The struggling Michigan Wolverines football program has a chance to save its season this weekend when it takes on the Northwestern Wildcats in the George Jewett Trophy rivalry game.
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Michigan football took care of business against Northwestern to set up the unbeaten in-state matchup everyone has been craving in East Lansing.
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The Michigan Wolverines remain undefeated after beating the Northwestern Wildcats, 33-7, on Saturday at the Big House in Ann Arbor.
According to coach Pat Fitzgerald, the biggest test of the season awaits his team on Saturday. The Wildcats will try to knock No. 6 Michigan from the ranks of the unbeaten in Ann Arbor.
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The second half of Michigan’s schedule is among the toughest in college football, but it begins Saturday with a less heralded matchup against Northwestern.
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Michigan football enjoyed a stress-free bye this weekend, but hopefully the players and coaches were paying attention to what happened around the Big Ten.
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Hunter Johnson watched from the sideline as Northwestern won seven of nine games last season, including a Citrus Bowl triumph.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football announced future games against Northwestern will now be played for a rivalry trophy named after George Jewett. The George Jewett Trophy is the first rivalry game trophy named for an African American player in FBS history, according to U of M.Jewett played fullback, halfback and kicker for the Wolverines during the 1890 and 1892 seasons. “We are proud to partner with our peer institution, Northwestern, to recognize and honor an African American pioneer in George Jewett. The George Jewett Trophy will become the 16th rivalry game trophy in the Big Ten. The first George Jewett Trophy game will be Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor.
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Franz Wagner #21 and Jace Howard #25 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Crisler Arena on January 3, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 85-66. The truth of the matter is, most people probably didn’t watch any Michigan games in 2020, unless they tuned in for overtime against Oakland. 19 Northwestern, a team that already has wins over Michigan State and Ohio State, as well as on the road against Indiana. It’s entirely possible that in four Big Ten games, Michigan has played the three worst teams in the league: Nebraska, Penn State and Maryland.
Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16. - Illinois pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the college football season last week when the 31-point underdog Fighting Illini rallied to stun No. Illinois will now try to make it two wins in a row when it travels to Purdue on Saturday in the battle for the Cannon Trophy. PREDICTION: Purdue 34, Illinois 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Johnathan Lloyd #5 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates his touchdown with his teammates against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half on September 8, 2018 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The Blue Devils and Blue Raiders have taken similar roads to get to this point with both suffering lopsided defeats to top 10 teams followed by blow out wins over FCS opponents. LINE: Duke -6.5The Blue Devils and Quentin Harris proved no match for No. The Blue Devils are 37-15 in non-conference games under Cutcliffe, including wins in 20 of their last 25 out of conference contests. PREDICTION: Middle Tennessee 27, Duke 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats reacts after blocked field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern looks to bounce back from a humbling Week 1 loss when it hosts UNLV on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -20"The sky's not falling and I don't want to be disrespectful but we're in a one-score game with a first-time starter on the road against a top 25 team," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "It's an unacceptable deal because we're a better football team than that," UNLV coach Tony Sanchez told reporters. PREDICTION: Northwestern 31, UNLV 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
North Carolina A&T opened the season last week with a three-point win over Elon, prevailing at the buzzer for its sixth straight win, dating to last year. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA A&T (1-0)The Aggies have not allowed more than 23 points in any of their last 22 games, dating back almost two full years. They held Elon scoreless in the fourth quarter last week to give Noel Ruiz enough opportunities to make a 52-yard field goal at the horn after missing two earlier kicks in the fourth quarter. Kylil Carter (two touchdown passes) and Elijah Bell (nine catches, including a touchdown) were among the offensive stars for North Carolina A&T in Week 1. PREDICTION: Duke 55, North Carolina A&T 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Head coach Mike Jinks (C) of the Bowling Green Falcons talks to his team during a timeout in a game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on September 16, 2017 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcats won 49-7.