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Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin October 25, 2024

The Wildcat football team remains winless as they head to Michigan Tech, still hopeful for the first win of the season as the season winds down with only four games left.   Last weekend, the...

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Opinion — The issue with the football team

Antonio Anderson October 25, 2024

Remember when you were younger, still living with your family, and you had to help with chores? I bet you had one you just despised, be it dishes, laundry, sweeping, mopping or some other one. You would...

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Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend

Lily Gouin September 20, 2024

The NMU football team fell short again last weekend, losing to UW-La Crosse with a final score of 21-35. The Wildcats remain 0-3 overall this season. The team is still in high spirits as they return...

CLOSING TIME — NMU Wildcats football is nearing the end of the season looking for a win.

Football falls to Wayne State as season runs down

Lily Gouin November 3, 2023

The NMU men's football team lost to Wayne State at home this weekend 41-17. The team has yet to win a game as this season comes to an end within the next few weeks.  Coming off of the first half, the...

LOOKING FOR A WIN — NMU's football team has not won a single game this semester and only has three games left to secure a win.

Football falls short at home as season winds down

Lily Gouin October 26, 2023

NMU hosted Grand Valley on Saturday, falling 14 to 73. With only three games left in the season, the 'Cats are looking for that first win of the season.  “[It is important] to get our young guys...

The Story of Jake Witt

Melissa Santure and Andrew Hoover July 14, 2023

Jake Witt, former NMU football player is heading off to the 2023 NFL draft. 31/32 teams have already been in contact with Witt. Story produced by students Melissa Santure and Andrew Hoover in Dwight Brady's...

UP NEXT — NMU will be facing another top 25 opponent this weekend Nov. 5 and will be looking to steal a win against the SVST Cardinals for Senior Day. NMU will be honoring 15 players on Saturday.

Football: NMU, SVST face off for Senior Day

Chris Anderson November 4, 2022

The second half of the season has proven to be a major challenge for NMU's men's football team as they have now lost the last four games. The past four weeks NMU has faced off against three teams that...

PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2022

“I feel you have to go to a place where you feel like you're fighting a Death Star,” Head Coach Kyle Nystrom said about playing football on Oct. 22 against Grand Valley State University. "You've got...

GOAL LINE - The Cats fell short in the 21-7 loss at Michigan Tech. The touchdown came from a two-yard rush by Tyshon King, which was his fifth of the season.

Football: NMU on the road at No.1 Grand Valley

Chris Anderson October 21, 2022

NMU was hoping to bring home the Miner’s Cup this year as they traveled to Houghton to face off against the Huskies this past Saturday, Oct. 15. They fell short as Michigan Tech put together a 21-7 win...

HEARTBREAKER - The Cats lost to Davenport 27-24 in overtime. This is the second game lost in OT this season for the Cats.

Football: Wildcats hope to bounce back against U.P. rival MTU

Chris Anderson October 13, 2022

After NMU Football finally built on the momentum they had created, putting together a three-game win streak, the Cats lost a 24-27 heartbreaker in overtime against No. 6 Davenport. The Wildcats put together...

RECEPTION - NMU receiving core practices their route running. 8 different Wildcats caught passes from QB Z. Keen against Wayne State in the 37-30 win.

Football: NMU, Davenport rematch in the Dome

Chris Anderson October 7, 2022

The Wildcat offense showed up last weekend against Wayne State as they were able to put up 443 yards along with zero turnovers in the 37-30 win. NMU quarterback Zack Keen was 23 of 29 with 297 yards and...

INTERCEPTED - CB Tavion McCarthy celebrates with a teammate after he intercepted Post University QB Broghean McGovern in the second quarter.  NMU beat Post in their homecoming game with a score of 42-12.

NMU Football shows up for homecoming, destroying Post University 42-14

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

After coming off of a loss to Davenport last weekend, the Wildcats football team put together a complete game in order to beat Post University 42-14. NMU cornerback Tavion McCarthy set the tone early in...

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