Skip to Main Content
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


Football

Defensive lineman Anto Saka has two sacks for the Cats this season.

Football: Family, faith, loyalty fuel Northwestern’s defensive end Anto Saka

September 27, 2023

Ann Saka never considered herself a “football mom.” A mother of six, she typically took her four daughters to piano, dance and swim practices. Her husband Anthony Saka handled the sports’ side...

A.J. Henning celebrates with his teammates after a big play. NU’s comeback victory over Minnesota showed its ability to fight back, regardless of the situation and circumstances.

Agarwal: With its back against the wall, NU’s fourth quarter resilience showed its ability to compete in 2023

September 24, 2023

Everything looked bleak for Northwestern (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten) entering the locker room at halftime in its Saturday bout with Minnesota (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten). Trailing 24-7 and surrendering 137 rushing yards...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz hauls in a touchdown grab during last season's comeback against Minnesota. Kirtz opened the 2024 season with 91 receiving yards on Saturday.

Football: Kirtz’s historic night fuels improbable Northwestern comeback victory over Minnesota

September 24, 2023

It takes a certain type of character to tackle adversity head on, and Northwestern interim head coach David Braun and company faced more than their fair share of obstacles against Minnesota, who had won...

Fans tailgate outside of Ryan Field before Northwestern’s game against Minnesota Saturday.

Football: Hubert: Party school?

September 24, 2023

Clear skies, full(ish) stands, can’t lose.  Even before the ‘Cats captured their first Big Ten victory of the season, there was an air of hope in the backyards, alleyways and frat homes of Northwestern...

Senior tight end Charlie Mangieri runs across the end zone to give Northwestern the winning touchdown in overtime. The Wildcats defeated Minnesota 37-34 in a thrilling overtime comeback

Never back down, never surrender. Northwestern completes comeback in 37-34 overtime win over Minnesota

September 23, 2023

Fans leaving, the student section basically nonexistent and a trailing deficit with 5 seconds on the game clock, it seemed there was no way Northwestern was coming back and securing a win.  Well ‘seemed’...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Football