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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema makes a play on special teams.

Football: Northwestern’s defensive performance versus Nebraska provides positive outlook for a challenging battle against Maryland

October 26, 2023

Despite a nine-point loss last Saturday to Nebraska, Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) left Lincoln with a bevy of positives, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. With a homestand clash against...

Northwestern’s defense celebrates following a forced incompletion in last week’s defeat to Nebraska. Ahead of its matchup with Maryland on Saturday, NU believes in its ability to quickly bounce back and reach .500 once again.

Football: ‘Our best football is still ahead of us’: Braun, players believe in team’s ability to bounce back versus Maryland

October 26, 2023

Despite being a double-digit underdog, Northwestern was within striking distance throughout its matchup over Nebraska. The Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) would have been over .500 for the first time in...

A player jumps up among other football players in purple and white, celebrating.

Football: ‘Nobody is going to outwork me’: Northwestern’s Devin Turner embraces process, shines in sophomore season

October 22, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — When Northwestern took the field against Nebraska in Memorial Stadium’s 100-year anniversary celebration, the contest carried all the looks of a defensive duel — a game of inches...

Junior offensive lineman Jackson Carsello gets set prior to a snap.

Football: ‘We were going backwards’: Northwestern’s penalties, negative plays prove costly in loss at Nebraska

October 21, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — For Northwestern to win an away game at Nebraska, its offense needed to have a low margin of error. When graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant was ruled out early Saturday morning,...

Starting over an injured Ben Bryant, junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan hands the ball off during the loss to Nebraska Saturday.

Football: Immobility, Nebraska defense creates slippery slope for quarterback Sullivan

October 21, 2023

One step forward, three steps back. For Northwestern junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan, a share of long-haul completions and running yardage proved fleeting against eight sacks and 13 tackles for...

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