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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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Peyton Ramsey throws the football

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 27, Purdue 20

November 14, 2020

Football Pat Fitzgerald was playing linebacker for Northwestern last time the Wildcats were 4-0 in the Big Ten in 1996. Now, he paces the sidelines. It was Paddy Fisher, this generation’s top linebacker,...

(Daily file photo by Evan Robinson-Johnson) Isaiah Bowser runs the ball. The junior running back is second on the team in rushing yards with 155 despite missing the last game against Nebraska.

Football: Running back depth to carry Wildcats over next five games

November 13, 2020

Junior running back Isaiah Bowser stood on the sidelines in street clothes this past Saturday, before Northwestern’s battle against Nebraska. This image was unfortunately a common theme from last season....

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

November 13, 2020

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s secondary took the Big Ten by storm. Across eight conference games, the unit held all opposing quarterbacks to less than 300 yards and notched eight interceptions.  That...

Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

Football: Where Northwestern stands amidst the hectic, uncertain Big Ten season

November 13, 2020

Football It’s nearly the midpoint of the Big Ten football season, and it’s safe to say that the 2020 campaign has not been quite what everyone expected.  With three game cancellations in the...

Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to sprint onto the field

Football: Wildcats look to keep undefeated season going against 2-0 Purdue

November 12, 2020

Football For most of the last five years, Northwestern has had the upper-hand when facing off against Purdue. Going into last season’s matchup at Ryan Field, the Wildcats hadn’t lost to the...

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