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The Daily Northwestern

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

Football

Football: Northwestern’s bowl history, 1948-2003

December 25, 2012

On January 1, 1949, Northwestern beat previously-undefeated University of California-Berkley to win the 35th Rose Bowl, 20-14. As far as postseason success goes, there’s been little to cheer for since. After...

Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek takes a lightsaber from the crowd to lead the band in the fight song after the Wildcats defeat of Iowa on Oct. 27. Cisek has one of the biggest characters on the team, but he said he knows exactly where to draw the line when its time to be serious.

Football: Cisek has fun in unheralded role

December 23, 2012

There are not many players who have as much fun with college football as Bo Cisek. “He’s the same guy on and off the field,” junior punter Brandon Williams said. “He’s having fun in the locker...

Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks was named the 2012 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award for best defensive back in the country. He had four interceptions, 11 defended passes and seven pass breakups this season to help lead the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record.

Football: Mississippi State poses big challenge for Northwestern in Gator Bowl

December 22, 2012

As Northwestern gets set to battle Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Gator Bowl, the process of creating a gameplan for a previously unknown opponent is in full swing. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has gone...

Northwestern will play Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on New Years Day. The two teams will square off noon at the EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

Football: Northwestern headed to Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day

December 2, 2012

After mounting speculation throughout the past week, No. 20 Northwestern officially accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the 2013 Gator Bowl. The Wildcats (9-3, 5-3 Big Ten) will face Mississippi...

Football: Projecting where Northwestern will go bowling

November 29, 2012

CAPITAL ONE BOWL If Nebraska wins: If the Cornhuskers beat the Badgers, Northwestern has a 30 percent chance of going to Orlando. Insiders say the Capital One Bowl has a lot of interest in the Wildcats...

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