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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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Tanner Morgan attempts a pass in a 2018 game between Northwestern and Minnesota. The Gophers have had a very successful 2019 season.

Football: How Minnesota took Northwestern’s spot at the top of the Big Ten West

November 21, 2019

Football Minnesota’s expectation shattering season had an innocent start with nail-biting early wins against South Dakota State, Fresno State and Georgia Southern. The Golden Gophers were expected...

Trent Goens and Raymond Niro celebrate a Northwestern touchdown. The Wildcats beat UMass 45-6 on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern runs wild, beats UMass 45-6 to snap 7-game skid

November 16, 2019

Football Northwestern has been through a lot in the last two months. Offensive ineptitude. Problems taking care of the football. An extreme lack of discipline. Key players injured nearly every week. The...

Paddy Fisher jumps for the ball. The junior linebacker and Northwestern beat UMass 45-6 on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern wins big despite losing turnover margin and bad offense

November 16, 2019

Football Throughout the season, coach Pat Fitzgerald has emphasized the need for Northwestern to create takeaways and win the turnover margin, and with good reason. Teams that win that battle tend to...

Evan Hull scores the first touchdown of his career. The freshman finished the day with 220 yards and four touchdowns.

Football: Evan Hull makes the most out of his opportunity with depleted running back corps

November 16, 2019

If a Northwestern running back’s name is mentioned in the same conversation as Ezekiel Elliot or Justin Jackson, he has to be doing something right. And running back Evan Hull seemed to do everything...

Riley Lees flies in the air. The junior receiver had seven catches Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 45, UMass 6

November 16, 2019

Football Two months later, Northwestern’s losing streak is finally over. After losing seven straight games, the Wildcats (2-8, 0-7 Big Ten) overcame a shaky start to dispatch lowly UMass (1-10)...

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