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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

Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II evades tackles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Himon scored his first touchdown in more than a year against the Panthers.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Eastern Illinois 7

September 14, 2024

Eight days removed from a double-overtime defeat against Duke, Northwestern looked to cap its three-game nonconference slate with a victory over FCS foe Eastern Illinois Saturday night. The Wildcats...

Northwestern's captains enter the field ahead of Sept. 7's Duke game.

Football: New quarterback, downhill running, dominant defense: What to watch for in Northwestern’s Eastern Illinois matchup

September 13, 2024

On the heels of a heartbreaking double overtime defeat last Saturday, Northwestern football returns to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this weekend with a new signal-caller under center. Coach...

Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes against Duke.

Football: Veterans at skill positions — and less turnovers — are the keys to unlocking Northwestern’s offense

September 13, 2024

Northwestern football made its first significant change of the 2024 season on Monday: Coach David Braun announced that redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch will be the starting quarterback against Eastern Illinois...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch warms up ahead of Northwestern’s Week 2 game against Duke. Lausch was named the Wildcats’ Week 3 starter on Monday.

Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback

September 10, 2024

Northwestern redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch began his Week 3 buildup Monday morning with the same mindset he established as a sophomore on Brother Rice High School’s varsity squad — prepare...

Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka celebrates his sack against Duke Friday night. Saka appeared to seal the victory with a forced fumble, but the call was overturned.

Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke

September 7, 2024

With Northwestern clinging to a late 13-10 lead Friday night in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy trotted out for a two-minute-drill. Not a soul in the temporary...

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