Prior to 1888, Northwestern had played only four football games spread over 12 years and had never put together a winning record.
[1] The team opened its season on November 22, 1888, with a 16–6 victory over Chicago West Division High School and concluded with two games against Lake Forest College.
Northwestern won the latter game, 12–6, at Evanston on December 1, 1888.
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