One year, 11 months and seven days — 707 days to be exact.


That is how long it had been since Northwestern won a football game.


On Oct. 23, the clock hit zero, and the Rangers had the lead and the victory over the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene. This is the first win for the Rangers since Nov. 16, 2019, when they defeated Southwestern. The Rangers improved to 1-7 on the year and will play Harding on Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. at Ranger Field.

A Northwestern offensive lineman pushes a defender out of the way during a game against the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm on Oct. 23 at Ranger Field. The Rangers won, 47-27. -Photos by Devyn Lansden

A Northwestern running back makes a cut during a game against the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm on Oct. 23 at Ranger Field. The Rangers won the game by a score of 47-27.

Devond Blair Jr. catches the ball in the game against Southern Nazarene.