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.

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins greets Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) as he checks out of the game during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Alumni

Former Northwestern Big Man Signs With Team in Top British League

Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and safety Juan Thornhill (1) celebrate after a pass break up during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Alumni

Lions, Browns Defensive Backs Named to All-Northwestern Team Defense

Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Robbie Beran (31) controls the ball against Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) in the first half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Alumni

Former Northwestern Starting Forward Shouts Out Brooks Barnhizer

Oct 22, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) prepares to block against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Alumni

Chargers, Titans Offensive Linemen Named to All-Northwestern Team

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun reacts during the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Highly Ranked Northwestern Kicker Commit to Play in Navy All-American Bowl

The Illinois product is a member of NU's 2026 class.

Mar 24, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Boo Buie (0) dribbles the ball past Connecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Alumni

Boo Buie Scores Double-Digits With Denver Nuggets in Summer League

Denver's first summer league game was last night against the Bucks.

Minnesota Gophers forward Brandon Johnson (23) and Northwestern Wildcats forward Pete Nance (22) and guard Boo Buie (0) fight for the ball during the first half Feb 25, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-Imagn Images

Alumni

Two Former Northwestern Stars Set to Square Off in NBA Summer League

The Nuggets and the Bucks play tonight on NBA TV.

Jul 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) dribbles shoots the ball while Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Alumni

Former Northwestern Star Veronica Burton Shines in Valkyries' Win Over Fever

No. 22 continued her break-out season today.

Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) tries to steal the ball from Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Alumni

Thunder's Barnhizer Posts Another Impressive Summer League Stat Line

The Thunder took on the Jazz last night.

Nov 2, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun reacts to a touchdown in front of Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Deuce McGuire (73) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Football

Northwestern's Team and Player Ratings Revealed in College Football 26

EA Sports' video game launches this week.

Nov 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Northwestern Wildcats helmet on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Northwestern Wildcats Offer Intriguing 2027 Four-Star Offensive Lineman

The interior blocker is a Missouri native.

Olentangy Liberty's Tyler Kropp drives from the top of the key against Newark's Steele Meister during the visiting Patriots' 58-49 victory at Jimmy Allen Gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Basketball

Incoming Northwestern Freshman Finishes Up Dominant International Showing

The forward played for Team Argentina at the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) drives to the basket Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Alumni

Thunder's Barnhizer Driven by Competition in Pre-Draft Process After Injury

The former Northwestern star wasn't overly concerned with the Draft itself.

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

Recruiting

Northwestern Wildcats Take Big Swing, Offer 2027 Five-Star Offensive Lineman

The Houston native has garnered a lot of attention from top programs.

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: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Alumni

Former Northwestern Superstar Joins Denver Nuggets for Summer League

The guard spent last season in the G League with the Westchester Knicks.

Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Cameron Brandt (91) rushes on defense at Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan (72) in the second half t Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Football

Four Northwestern Wildcats Named to Preseason All-Big Ten Teams

Athlon Sports released their preseason honors today.