1953 Northwestern Wildcats football team

1950
In the battle for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, the Wildcats defeated the Fighting Illini.

1951
In the battle for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, the Fighting Illini defeated the Wildcats.

1952
In the battle for the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, the Wildcats defeated the Fighting Illini.

1955
Future New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was an assistant coach to Lou Saban. For the season, the Wildcats were winless, and Saban and his coaching staff were dismissed.