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Northwestern Wildcats Football Facts

Stadium:
Ryan Field
Seating Capacity:
47,130
City/State
Evanston, Illinois
Conference:
Big Ten
Head Coach:
David Braun
Fight Song:
Go U Northwestern

Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Northwestern Wildcats:

  1. The Northwestern Wildcats Football team was established in 1876.
  2. Northwestern's football stadium, Ryan Field, has a seating capacity of over 47,000 and is located in Evanston, Illinois.
  3. The Wildcats have won multiple conference championships, including titles in the Big Ten Conference and the Western Conference.
  4. Northwestern had a breakthrough season in 1995, winning the Big Ten Conference championship and earning a trip to the Rose Bowl, their first appearance in the game since 1949.
  5. Pat Fitzgerald, a former Northwestern linebacker, has been the head coach since 2006 and has led the Wildcats to multiple bowl game appearances.
  6. Northwestern has produced several notable NFL players, including players like Otto Graham, Pat Fitzgerald, and Darnell Autry.
  7. The Wildcats have a rivalry with the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, known as the "Land of Lincoln Trophy" rivalry. The teams have been competing since 1892.
  8. Northwestern has made multiple bowl game appearances, including the Holiday Bowl, Gator Bowl, and Citrus Bowl.
  9. The Wildcats have a dedicated fan base known as "Wildcat Nation," and their school colors are purple and white.
  10. Northwestern has a strong academic reputation and is known for its combination of athletics and high academic standards.


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