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WORKING - The Wildcats offensive line holds down the front for their backfield.

Wildcats bring buzz to spring ball

Dylan Dube, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2026

Spring football rarely offers firm answers, but for NMU, Saturday’s open practice provided something just as valuable: a sense of direction. Inside the Superior Dome, fans and family gathered for...

GOALS NEEDED — The Wildcats have lost five games in a row and four games were by a score of 0-1. The defense has only allowed 12 goals this season but have a hard time finishing their chances around the net.

Staff Column— Soccer > football

Dylan Dube November 21, 2025

Soccer, or traditionally ‘Football’, has always been pitted against American Football within conversations. dating as far back as the two sports themselves. Whether which sport featured the more...

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...

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...

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