Northwestern football ranks modern teams in historic series on August 20

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Northwestern football ranks modern teams in historic series on August 20
Summary

The InsideNU community continues its ranking of Northwestern football's greatest teams, focusing on the modern era in part three of a series. The current poll includes teams from 2000, 2017, 2018, and 2020, showcasing their impact with conference titles and bowl victories. Notable amongst these is the 2000 team, which achieved an 8-4 record despite low preseason expectations and included a memorable victory against No. 12 Michigan. Fans are encouraged to vote, influencing the final bracket of ranked teams based on their performances in recent years.

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  • Part three focuses on Northwestern's modern football teams.
  • Highlights include seasons from 2000, 2017, 2018, and 2020.
  • The 2000 team finished 8-4 and shared the Big Ten title.
  • Northwestern's 2000 upset of Michigan is a key memory.
  • Poll results will guide the final ranking bracket.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo SportsPART THREE: Ranking the top Northwestern football teams of all-time
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