Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole

Joined: Mar 14, 2025

Ryan Cole is a writer for Northwestern Wildcats On SI covering every team on campus. He’s currently a junior at NU where he’s studying journalism and previously wrote and edited for Inside NU. He also studies business with an eye towards eventually helping develop business models to revive local news. In his free time, Cole enjoys watching sports, playing sports, reading the news and singing.

Sep 5, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back Malini Ti'a (33) defends Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Preston Stone (8) during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Preston Stone (8) calls for the ball against Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Preston Stone (8) passes against Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Sep 14, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun gestures to his team against the Eastern Illinois Panthers during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Sep 30, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Dante Cephas (3) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Ore Adeyi (7) defends him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Football

The 'Cats' availability report featured a couple surprises.

Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) tries to make a catch against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Alumni

After being cut from the initial-53, this receiver will get a chance on the practice squad.

Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Alumni

Plenty were cut, but the 'Cats have some representation in the pros this year.

Nease linebacker/safety Jacob Curry is pictured at Baker's Sports/Jaguars Prep High School Football Media Day at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 1, 2025. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]

Recruiting

The Wildcats suffered an unfortunate recruiting loss this morning.

Aug 31, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun takes the field with his team against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Recruiting

The 'Cats are adding another visit to a busy 2025.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) warms up before an NFL pre-season game against the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Alumni

Final cut-down day is tomorrow for all NFL teams.

Sep 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats tight end Thomas Gordon (87) gestures after a first down against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Alumni

The tight end played for the Chicago Bears this preseason.

Nov 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Alumni

The rusher was dominant in a Northwestern uniform a few years ago.

Aug 31, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun on the field after a score against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks during the second half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The recruit is currently unranked, but he's intriguing nevertheless.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The 'Cats will play five games agains power conference foes.

Mar 24, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins reacts with guard Boo Buie (0) in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The former Northwestern captain is on the move, and his NBA odds are more complicated.

Oct 19, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Mac Uihlein (37) stops Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) for no gain during the second quarter at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

The head coach spoke at a media availability today.