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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

Junior defensive end Joe Gaziano hoists the Land of Lincoln Trophy among his teammates after Northwesterns 24-16 win over rival Illinois at Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern rests stars in second half, holds on to edge Illinois

November 24, 2018

Football Northwestern has yet to play a game this season decided by more than 14 points, and coach Pat Fitzgerald did everything he could in Saturday afternoon’s Senior Day game to ensure that streak...

Isaiah Bowser fights to break through a Rutgers tackle. Entering the day with only two career carries, Bowser stepped up with over 100 yards and two touchdowns.

Football: Isaiah Bowser’s big day gives Northwestern much-needed offensive spark

October 20, 2018

Football PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern needed something, anything, to work offensively. So the Wildcats turned to a freshman running back with two career yards — and it worked. With Clayton...

 Greg Newsome makes a tackle. The freshman cornerback is among several NU players who could take advantage of the new redshirt rule.

Football notebook: New NCAA redshirt rule giving more NU freshmen chances to play

October 18, 2018

Football The NCAA’s new rule that players can play in up to four games and still redshirt — thus essentially gaining a fifth year of eligibility down the road — has opened the door for more...

Solomon Vault looks for a hole in the Michigan State defense. Vault has overcome multiple injuries to become the Cats’ lead running back.

Football: Vault takes reins of Northwestern rushing attack

October 11, 2018

Football Northwestern’s running game needed a spark. After an impressive start to the season, Jeremy Larkin had to retire because of cervical stenosis. So coach Pat Fitzgerald turned to a familiar...

Brain Meng/Daily Senior Staffer

Football: Without Larkin, Northwestern’s rushing attack stifled by Michigan

September 29, 2018

Football For the first time since 2013, Northwestern does not have a reliable, established lead running back to rely upon offensively. Monday’s news that sophomore Jeremy Larkin would have to...

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