Bowl Games
| Season | Game | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Rose Bowl | California | W, 20-14 |
| 1995 | Rose Bowl | USC | L, 32-41 |
| 1996 | Citrus Bowl | Tennessee | L, 28-48 |
| 2000 | Alamo Bowl | Nebraska | L, 17-66 |
| 2003 | Motor City Bowl | Bowling Green | L, 24-28 |
| 2005 | Sun Bowl | UCLA | L, 38-50 |
| 2008 | Alamo Bowl | Missouri | L, 23-30 (OT) |
| 2009 | Outback Bowl | Auburn | L, 35-38 (OT) |
| 2010 | TicketCity Bowl | Texas Tech | L, 38-45 |
| 2011 | Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas | Texas A&M | L, 33–22 |
- Northwestern's 9 consecutive bowl losses are tied for the longest bowl losing streak of all time
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