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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A Michigan player in a blue jersey runs with the ball along the white sideline. An NU player in a white jersey watches from the background, having fallen to the ground.

Football: Missed kick, blocked punt turn the tide for Northwestern against No. 6 Michigan

October 23, 2021

Football ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Special teams weren’t Northwestern’s only problem against No. 6 Michigan (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten), but they certainly were a major issue. Two crucial plays early...

Player holds ball and runs

Football: Bryce Kirtz, Khalid Jones out for 2021 season with non-contact injuries

October 23, 2021

Football ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sophomore wide receiver Bryce Kirtz and junior linebacker Khalid Jones will miss the remainder of the 2021 season with non-contact injuries, coach Pat Fitzgerald...

Michigan running back Blake Corum carries the ball against Northwestern. Corum gained 119 yards on 19 carries as the Wolverines ran away from the Wildcats 33-7 in Ann Arbor.

Football: “Two-headed monster” runs wild as Blake Corum, Hassan Haskins seal Northwestern’s fate against No. 6 Michigan

October 23, 2021

Football ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One running back has been hard enough for Northwestern to stop this year. First it was Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker, who cooked the Wildcats in their opener...

Player in blue uniform tackled by player in white uniform.

Rapid Recap: No. 6 Michigan 33, Northwestern 7

October 23, 2021

Football ANN ARBOR, Mich.Northwestern kicked off the second half of its season Saturday afternoon against No. 6 Michigan, seeking a program-changing upset in one of college football’s toughest...

Player with hand on heart, making tackles in purple uniform

Football: From walk-on to one of the top linebackers in the country: Northwestern’s Chris Bergin is the embodiment of hard work

October 22, 2021

Football Nobody expects preferred walk-ons like linebacker Chris Bergin to become stars on the field, let alone receive playing time and work their way into the rotation. On top of his...

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