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 Northwestern Bowl History 


Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern University
 Evanston, IL
Founded: 1851
Stadium: Ryan Field
Capacity: 47,130
Colors: Purple & White
Coach: David Braun
Conference: Big 10-

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 Season   Bowl   Date   Bowl Matchup 
  2023  Las Vegas  12/23/2023  Northwestern  14-7  Utah
  2020  Camping World  1/1/2021  Northwestern  35-19  Auburn
  2018  Holiday  12/31/2018  Northwestern  31-20  Utah
  2017  Music City  12/29/2017  Northwestern  24-23  Kentucky
  2016  Pinstripe  12/28/2016  Northwestern  31-24  Pittsburgh
  2015  Outback  1/1/2016  Tennessee  45-6  Northwestern
  2012  Gator  1/1/2013  Northwestern  34-20  Mississippi State
  2011  Texas  12/31/2011  Texas A&M  33-22  Northwestern
  2010  TicketCity  1/1/2011  Texas Tech  70-23  Northwestern
  2009  Outback Bowl  1/1/2010  Auburn  38-35  Northwestern
  2008  Alamo  12/29/2008  Missouri  30-23  Northwestern
  2005  Sun  12/30/2005  UCLA  50-38  Northwestern
  2003  Motor City  12/26/2003  Bowling Green State  28-24  Northwestern
  2000  Alamo  12/30/2000  Nebraska  66-17  Northwestern
  1996  Capital One  1/1/1997  Tennessee  48-28  Northwestern
  1995  Rose  1/1/1996  Southern California  41-32  Northwestern
  1948  Rose  1/1/1949  Northwestern  20-14  California

 

 



Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.