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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 junior punter Luke Akers gets set to punt against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 14.

Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job

October 1, 2024

When the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium lights come into view from the team bus on gameday, redshirt junior punter Luke Akers shifts the queue in his playlist. The pregame worship music...

Graduate student defensive lineman Jaylen Pate lines up ahead of a snap against Eastern Illinois Sept. 14.

Football: Northwestern’s Jaylen Pate finds fuel in his process, strives for consistency

October 1, 2024

During the early stages of his college football career, Jaylen Pate had thoughts of walking away from the game entirely.  A then-freshman defensive end at Wyoming, Pate put in the effort on the practice...

Northwestern huddles before a play against Eastern Illinois.

Football: Curt Cignetti has turned No. 23 Indiana into a resurgent force ahead of Northwestern matchup

October 1, 2024

In recent years, Indiana football has been the doormat of the Big Ten. The Hoosiers have posted 2-10, 4-8 and 3-9 records in the last three seasons, which led former coach Tom Allen to part ways with the...

Graduate student running back Cam Porter carries the ball against Eastern Illinois Sept. 14.

Football: What to watch for as Northwestern hopes to hand No. 23 Indiana its first loss

September 30, 2024

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch’s electrifying performance — the highest of highs — in a win over Eastern Illinois in Week 3 was followed up by the lowest of lows. Against Washington,...

Coach David Braun looks toward the field during Northwestern's game against Eastern Illinois.

Football: Despite recent struggles, Braun declares Northwestern’s season goals ‘still right in front’

September 30, 2024

Northwestern coach David Braun and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti began their respective Monday press conferences over 200 miles apart, but the gap between their teams’ season outlooks may exceed even that...

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