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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Football: Northwestern earns 24-6 win over Indiana State behind prolific ground game, stout defense

September 11, 2021

Football For a Northwestern program accustomed to breezing through Saturdays in September with noncompetitive matchups against FCS opponents, the 2021 season opener against Michigan State — just...

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Rapid Recap: Northwestern 24, Indiana State 6

September 11, 2021

Football Northwestern opened the non-conference portion of its 2021 campaign Saturday against Indiana State, in search of its first win of the season and a measure of redemption after an underwhelming...

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Football: From Brownsburg to the Big Ten: Inside the high school connection between Northwestern’s Hunter Johnson and Bryce Kirtz

September 10, 2021

Football In the summer of 2016, John Hart struck up a conversation with Hunter Johnson at the Best of the Midwest Football Combine in Indianapolis. The two would soon be partners on Friday nights....

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Football: Northwestern looks to rebound against Indiana State after season-opening loss

September 10, 2021

Football The high of last year’s division title and Citrus Bowl win is officially over.  Northwestern football officially crossed into the new year, falling flat last Friday night against Michigan...

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Football: After canceling its 2020 season, Indiana State poses unique challenge to Northwestern

September 10, 2021

Football Members of the Football Championship Subdivision have racked up an impressive list of victims to start the 2021 season.  Montana beat No. 20 Washington in Seattle. East Tennessee State...

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