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Joseph Acosta

Joseph Acosta is a graduate student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, specifying in Sports Media. He previously worked as the Managing Editor and Business Manager of the Florida Atlantic University Press from 2020-2021, and is a writer for SB Nation's Big Cat Country, covering the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Gator Bowl Game Day Hub: Game Preview, Odds, How to Watch + More for Rutgers vs. Wake Forest

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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Las Vegas Bowl Game Day Hub: Game Preview, Odds, How to Watch + More for Wisconsin vs. Arizona State

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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Peach Bowl Game Day Hub: Game Preview, Odds, How to Watch + More for Michigan State vs. Pitt

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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Music City Bowl Game Day Hub: Game Preview, Odds, How to Watch + More for Purdue vs. Tennessee

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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OFFICIAL: WR Reggie Fleurima Commits to Northwestern

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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OFFICIAL: RB Joseph Himon II Commits to Northwestern

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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OFFICIAL: DB Robert Fitzgerald Commits to Northwestern

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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OFFICIAL: DL Anto Saka Commits to Northwestern

By Joseph Acosta and Lauren Withrow
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OFFICIAL: ATH Kenny Soares Jr. Signs With Northwestern

By Joseph Acosta
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OFFICIAL: DL Brendan Flakes Signs with Northwestern

By Joseph Acosta
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Northwestern DL Joe Spivak Signs NIL Agreement With WWE, Joins Inaugural 'Next in Line' Program

By Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Peter McIntyre (40) and defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (99) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Football

What People Are Saying About Northwestern vs. No. 6 Michigan

By Joseph Acosta
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Episode 6: PFF's Seth Galina Talks All Things Big Ten and Previews Northwestern vs. Michigan

By Jack Savage and Joseph Acosta
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Michigan and Northwestern to Play for George Jewett Trophy

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats running back Drake Anderson (6) runs for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Battle in the Trenches: Northwestern's Offense Prepares for Physical Huskers Defense

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) runs the ball for a touchdown as Ohio Bobcats cornerback John Gregory (13) pursues him during the first half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Northwestern Dismantles Ohio 35-6

By Joseph Acosta
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Episode 5: Taking Stock of Where Northwestern Stands and a Preview of Ohio

By Jack Savage, Lauren Withrow and Joseph Acosta
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Around the Big Ten: Michigan State at No. 24 Miami Game Recap

By Joseph Acosta
Duke Blue Devils running back Mataeo Durant (21) is tackled by Charlotte 49ers linebacker Luke Martin (17) during the second quarter at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Game Preview: Northwestern Defense vs. Duke Offense

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats running back Anthony Tyus III (27) runs against the Indiana State Sycamores during the first half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Top Five Takeaways from Northwestern's 24-6 Win vs. Indiana State

By Joseph Acosta
The Northwestern Wildcats student section cheers before the snap during the second quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Ryan Field. Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Football

LIVE GAME THREAD: Northwestern vs. Indiana State

By Joseph Acosta and Connor Zimmerlee
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Scouting the Wildcats' Week 2 Opponent: The Indiana State Sycamores

By Joseph Acosta
Indiana State Sycamores running back Peterson Kerlegrand (9) runs against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Syca-More about Upcoming Opponent Indiana State

By Joseph Acosta
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Podcast

Episode 4: PFF's Seth Galina Talks Michigan State Loss, State of the Big Ten and Previews Indiana State

By Jack Savage and Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) looks to pass the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter at Ryan Field. Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
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Just Like the Good Old Days: QB Hunter Johnson and WR Bryce Kirtz Have Been Building Chemistry Since High School

By Joseph Acosta
Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs with the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Ryan Field. Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Northwestern Film Room: Splitting the Difference Against Michigan State

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats tight end Charlie Mangieri (89) is unable to stay inbounds as he reaches for the ball in front of Michigan State Spartans safety Xavier Henderson (3) during the second quarter at Ryan Field. Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Football

RECAP: Northwestern Falls in Season Opener Against Michigan State 38-21

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) is unable to make a catch against Michigan State Spartans cornerback Chris Jackson (12) during the second quarter at Spartan Stadium. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
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Can Northwestern's Offense Overpower Michigan State's Defense?

By Joseph Acosta
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Episode 3: Northwestern vs. Michigan State Game Preview

By Jack Savage and Joseph Acosta
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The Alliance: No Contracts, Just Vibes

By Joseph Acosta
Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr. (5) runs against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Northwestern WR Stephon Robinson Excited to Play With Hunter Johnson Under Center

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (49) celebrates his sack against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Defensive Line Projects Well in 2021

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats kicker Charlie Kuhbander (14) kicks a field goal as punter Derek Adams (36) holds the football during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Special Teams Looking to Continue Success

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats tight end Charlie Mangieri (89) catches a touchdown pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: TE a Position of Strength for the Wildcats

By Joseph Acosta
The line of scrimmage is seen during the second half between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Lucas Oil Stadium. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Big Moves at Right Tackle

By Joseph Acosta
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Blue Collar Mentality: How Chris Bergin Became the Soul of the Northwestern Defense

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Ethan Wiederkehr (middle) blocks Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Jeremiah Wright (76) as Wildcats quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws a pass during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Right Guard Up For Grabs

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Sam Gerak (52) celebrates a Wildcats touchdown during the third quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Projecting Northwestern's Center Order

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Nik Urban (66) during the second half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Way-Too-Early Depth Charts: Projecting NU’s 2021 LG Order

By Joseph Acosta
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What the Association of American Universities (AAU) has to do With Conference Expansion

By Joseph Acosta
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Analysis + Evaluation of 2022 RB Commit Joseph Himon II

By Joseph Acosta
The Big 10 division and conference championship trophies are displayed during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Big-ger Ten? Examining Potential Expansion of the Big Ten Conference

By Joseph Acosta
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Trey Sermon (8) during the second half of a Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ohio State won 22-10. Doug McSchooler (FLO)-USA TODAY Sports
Football

College Football is Just Like Pro Wrestling

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats players take the field prior to the Big Ten Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Charts: Projecting NU’s 2021 LT Order

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports.
Football

Ranking the Top Ten Greatest Coaches in Northwestern Football History

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver JJ Jefferson (12) scores a touchdown against the UNLV Rebels during the second half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports.
Football

Way-Too-Early Depth Charts: Projecting NU’s 2021 WR Order

By Joseph Acosta
Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (20) runs it in for the score during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Camping World Stadium. Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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Way-Too-Early Depth Chart: Cam Porter Leads Strong RB Group

By Joseph Acosta
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Way-Too-Early Depth Charts: Projecting NU’s 2021 DB Order

By Joseph Acosta
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Way-Too-Early Depth Charts: Projecting NU’s 2021 LB Order

By Joseph Acosta
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Analysis + Evaluation of WR Commit Reggie Fleurima

By Joseph Acosta
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