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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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Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

November 13, 2020

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s secondary took the Big Ten by storm. Across eight conference games, the unit held all opposing quarterbacks to less than 300 yards and notched eight interceptions.  That...

Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

Football: Where Northwestern stands amidst the hectic, uncertain Big Ten season

November 13, 2020

Football It’s nearly the midpoint of the Big Ten football season, and it’s safe to say that the 2020 campaign has not been quite what everyone expected.  With three game cancellations in the...

Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to sprint onto the field

Football: Wildcats look to keep undefeated season going against 2-0 Purdue

November 12, 2020

Football For most of the last five years, Northwestern has had the upper-hand when facing off against Purdue. Going into last season’s matchup at Ryan Field, the Wildcats hadn’t lost to the...

Cam Ruiz and Chris Bergin make a tackle. Northwestern held Nebraska scoreless in the second half of its 21-13 win on Saturdyay.

Football: Northwestern shuts Nebraska down in the second half, stays undefeated

November 7, 2020

Football Northwestern’s defense led the way in a 21-13 win over Nebraska, which saw the cats extend a season-long second half shutout streak to four. Dating back to last season’s Land of Lincoln...

Brandon Joseph intercepts the ball in the endzone. The redshirt freshman safety has three interceptions in the last two games.

Football: NU’s bend-don’t-break mentality works again in win over Nebraska

November 7, 2020

Football Senior safety J.R. Pace stared at the referees in disbelief. Teammates threw their hands up in the air in shock. An irate Pat Fitzgerald screamed at the officials from the sideline. On...

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