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The Daily Northwestern

Max Schuman, Gameday Editor

Max is a McCormick senior studying computer science. In the past, he was sports editor and digital managing editor at The Daily. The Orlando native also attends hackathons in his free time. You can reach him via email.

All content by Max Schuman

Schuman: Northwestern fans, beware the college sports-industrial complex

June 1, 2018
Kyle Queiro tiptoes down the sideline on an interception return. The senior safety scored a touchdown on the return to help Northwestern to a Music City Bowl victory.

Football: Northwestern claws out 24-23 victory in Music City Bowl

December 29, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald leads the Wildcats onto the field. Northwestern will face Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 29.

Football: Northwestern set to face Kentucky in Music City Bowl

December 3, 2017
Clayton Thorson runs through the sleet. The junior quarterback passed 13 times at soggy Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Wildcats embrace the muck in sloppy win over Minnesota

November 18, 2017
Jeremy Larkin stiff-arms a defender. The redshirt freshman running back and Northwestern topped Purdue on Saturday night.

Football: No. 25 Northwestern eases past Purdue 23-13 for fifth straight victory

November 11, 2017
Football: Northwestern coaching staff maintains continuity, for better or worse

Football: Northwestern coaching staff maintains continuity, for better or worse

November 10, 2017
Clayton Thorson fires a pass. The junior quarterback shook off a number of mistakes to lead the Wildcats to their victory over Nebraska.

Football: Thorson overcomes struggles, helps Northwestern to victory

November 4, 2017
Montre Hartage defends a pass. The junior cornerback has been a consistent starter for a Northwestern defense that has struggled against the pass statistically.

Football: Northwestern pass defense faces challenge against Nebraska

November 2, 2017
Clayton Thorson snaps the ball. The junior quarterback passed for 356 yards against the No. 16 Spartans.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 39, No. 16 Michigan State 31 (3OT)

October 28, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald stalks the sidelines. The coach has taken an aggressive approach to fourth downs this season.

Football: On fourth downs, Fitzgerald showing heightened willingness to roll the dice

October 26, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the sideline. The coach said windy conditions at Ryan Field played into his decision-making Saturday.

Football: Wind plays role in Northwestern’s decision-making against Iowa

October 22, 2017
Northwestern's offensive line blocks. The Wildcats' front allowed just one sack of junior quarterback Clayton Thorson against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern offensive line rebounds in win over Maryland

October 14, 2017
Clayton Thorson passes downfield. The junior tossed for 293 yards against Maryland.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 37, Maryland 21

October 14, 2017
Justin Jackson stiff-arms a Penn State defender in 2017. The former Northwestern running back has been a critical part of the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense in 2020.

Football: Justin Jackson breaks all-time Northwestern record for career rushing yards

October 14, 2017
Clayton Thorson fires a pass. The junior quarterback turned the ball over three times against Penn State.

Schuman: An honest assessment of Clayton Thorson

October 12, 2017
Armani Oruwariye intercepts a pass intended for sophomore receiver Ben Skowronek. The Wildcats turned the ball over three times in their loss to Penn State

Football: Northwestern sputters in 31-7 homecoming loss to No. 4 Penn State

October 7, 2017
Clayton Thorson gets tackled. Wisconsin sacked the junior quarterback eight times Saturday afternoon.

Rapid Recap: No. 10 Wisconsin 33, Northwestern 24

September 30, 2017
Northwestern’s defensive front lines up. The Wildcats will take on Wisconsin’s vaunted offensive line Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s front seven faces tough test against Wisconsin

September 28, 2017

Schuman: Don’t expect more wins for Northwestern basketball in 2017-18

May 3, 2017
Anthony Walker lunges for a tackle. The linebacker was taken in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Football: Walker, Odenigbo hear names called on final day of NFL Draft

April 30, 2017
Kassidy Gorman dribbles the ball. The rising senior defender and the Wildcats played a friendly against the Mexican U-20 national team on Tuesday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Mexican U-20 national team in spring exhibition

April 25, 2017
Blake Hance (left) blocks for Justin Jackson. The rising junior is among the leaders on the Wildcats’ offensive line.

Football: After struggle-filled 2016, Northwestern’s offensive line searches for improvement

April 18, 2017
Dererk Pardon is blocked at the rim, in what the NCAA later admitted was a goaltend. Coach Chris Collins received a technical foul after the missed call, resulting in a critical 4-point swing.

Men’s Basketball: Missed goaltending call stalls Northwestern’s comeback bid against Gonzaga

March 18, 2017
Northwestern's bench celebrates. In their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, the Wildcats topped Vanderbilt.

Men’s Basketball: Defense, McIntosh power Northwestern to NCAA Tournament win over Vanderbilt

March 16, 2017
Isiah Brown goes to the hoop. The freshman guard led Northwestern's perimeter players in proportion of shots taken at the rim in conference play.

Men’s Basketball: An examination of role-playing Wildcats’ shot charts

March 12, 2017
Bryant McIntosh celebrates. The junior guard scored 16 points in Northwestern's win over Maryland.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 72, No. 25 Maryland 64

March 10, 2017
Scottie Lindsey dribbles to his left. The junior guard shook a late-season slump and scored 16 points against Rutgers.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern overpowers Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament opener

March 10, 2017
Dererk Pardon lays in the game-winning basket against Michigan. The sophomore center scored off a full-court inbound pass as time expired.

Men’s Basketball: Dererk Pardon’s game-winner seals critical Northwestern win

March 2, 2017
Sanjay Lumpkin and Dererk Pardon double-team Indiana's De'Ron Davis. Northwestern fell to the Hoosiers in Bloomington on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Indiana 63, Northwestern 62

February 25, 2017
Scottie Lindsey attempts a contested shot. The junior guard went 1-of-11 in the Wildcats’ loss to Illinois.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s offense bottoms out in loss to Illinois

February 22, 2017
Isiah Brown elevates for the and-one. The freshman guard tallied 19 points against Maryland.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t keep pace with No. 23 Maryland

February 15, 2017
Gavin Skelly rises for a layup. The junior forward and the Wildcats secured a huge win Sunday at No. 7 Wisconsin.

Men’s Basketball: In biggest win of season, Northwestern outlasts No. 7 Wisconsin on road

February 12, 2017
Bryant McIntosh dribbles the ball. The junior guard's 21 points weren't enough to lead Northwestern over Illinois.

Rapid Recap: Illinois 68, Northwestern 61

February 7, 2017
Sanjay Lumpkin celebrates. The senior forward anchored an impressive defensive performance against Indiana.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern locks down on defense to top Indiana

January 30, 2017
Scottie Lindsey gathers himself. The junior guard’s 21 points helped the Wildcats escape with a road win in Columbus.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern grinds out first win at Ohio State in 40 years

January 22, 2017
Junior forward Gavin Skelly skies for a transition dunk. The finish off a pass from junior guard Bryant McIntosh pass electrified Welsh-Ryan Arena in Sunday's win.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 89, Iowa 54

January 15, 2017
Dererk Pardon looks to hand the ball off. The center has impressed since returning from his extended absence.

Men’s Basketball: Pardon makes presence felt quickly after 8-game absence

January 10, 2017
(Daily file photo by Jacob Morgan) Scottie Lindsey dunks the ball. The junior’s 15 second half points helped NU recover from Nebraska’s first half run.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats step up in second half, surging to victory over Nebraska

January 8, 2017
Bryant McIntosh handles the ball. The junior went cold after a hot start against Minnesota on Thursday.

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 70, Northwestern 66

January 5, 2017
Bryant McIntosh plays defense. The junior guard's slump continued against the Spartans.

Rapid Recap: Michigan State 61, Northwestern 52

December 30, 2016
Justin Jackson dives into the end zone. The junior running back ran for a career-high 224 yards and scored three times against Pittsburgh.

Football: Jackson explodes in huge Pinstripe Bowl performance

December 28, 2016
Nia Coffey dribbles down the court. The senior forward scored 30 points to lead Northwestern past Evansville.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern overcomes second-quarter slump to top Evansville

November 27, 2016
Justin Jackson dives into the end zone. The junior running back rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 42, Illinois 21

November 26, 2016
Vic Law fires from downtown. The sophomore forward hit five 3-pointers against Nebraska.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats survive mid-game lull to hold off Bryant

November 25, 2016
Justin Jackson tries to keep his balance. The junior running back and the Wildcats failed to take advantage of several opportunities in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota.

Football: Missed opportunities leave Wildcats empty-handed in Minnesota

November 20, 2016
Dererk Pardon battles up a shot inside. The sophomore center fouled out late in Northwestern’s 70-68 loss at Butler on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls at Butler on last-second shot

November 16, 2016

Cross Country: Roberts qualifies for NCAA Championships in strong performance by Northwestern

November 14, 2016
Vic Law reaches for the rim. The sophomore forward scored 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting in last Friday’s exhibition game against Illinois-Springfield.

Men’s Basketball: Law, Brown set to be difference-makers as Northwestern begins season

November 10, 2016
Wisconsin receiver Jazz Peavy evades tacklers on his 46-yard end-around score. The Wildcats had no answer for the Badgers' running game, as Wisconsin tallied 190 rushing yards Saturday.

Football: Wildcats fall 21-7 to Wisconsin in second-straight top-10 defeat

November 5, 2016

Schuman: Fitzgerald’s stability is a major boost for Northwestern

November 3, 2016
Sarah Nicholson (left-center) and Aubrey Roberts (right-center) round a turn. The two freshmen again led the way for Northwestern at the Big Ten Championships, where the team finished ninth overall.

Cross Country: Freshmen lead Wildcats to good showing at Big Ten Championships

November 1, 2016
Senior kicker Jack Mitchell takes aim at a 33-yard field goal late in Saturday’s loss to Ohio State. Northwestern kicked a late field goal in the red zone on its last possession with the ball in the 24-20 loss.

Football: Difficult late fourth-down decision ends up moot for Northwestern in Columbus

October 30, 2016
Marcus McShepard lines up at the line of scrimmage. The junior has gone from cornerback, to wide receiver, back to cornerback within the last 10 months.

Football: Matthew Harris’ retirement another hit to already-depleted Wildcats cornerback group

October 27, 2016
Nandi Mehta takes a free kick. The graduate midfielder helped anchor Northwestern’s midfield all season en route to a share of the Big Ten regular season title.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern gets just enough offense for historic season

October 27, 2016
Clayton Thorson gets tackled in the second half. The sophomore quarterback threw for 252 yards in the first half but just 33 in the second half.

Football: Northwestern escapes with win despite second-half offensive slump

October 22, 2016

Schuman: In last three weeks, Northwestern has changed everything

October 21, 2016

Schuman: Northwestern men’s basketball needs an identity going into 2016-2017

October 19, 2016
Two Wildcats run alongside each other. Northwestern struggled to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Pre-Nationals.

Cross Country: Northwestern slumps to poor finish at NCAA Pre-Nationals

October 17, 2016
Sarah Nicholson (left-center) and Aubrey Roberts (right-center) turn a corner. The two freshmen have acquitted themselves well in their first collegiate season.

Cross Country: Pair of freshmen shining for Northwestern ahead of NCAA Pre-Nationals

October 14, 2016
Alex Chatt and Maddie Lipp celebrate. The duo dropped out in the semifinals of the doubles main draw ITA All-American Championships on Saturday.

Women’s Tennis: Chatt, Lipp make run to semifinals of doubles bracket at ITA All-American

October 10, 2016

Schuman: Most college football teams aren’t very good — and that’s okay

October 6, 2016
Ifeadi Odenigbo stands over Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard after a sack. The senior defensive end and the rest of Northwestern’s defensive gave up just 3.5 yards-per-carry on the ground in Saturday’s win over Iowa.

Football: Northwestern run defense stands tall against Iowa

October 1, 2016
Austin Carr catches a 24-yard touchdown pass. The senior receiver already has 392 receiving yards this season, more than any Wildcat had in all of 2015.

Football: Austin Carr shines in spite of rough start for Northwestern

September 25, 2016

Report includes experiences of black student-athletes at Northwestern

September 21, 2016
Clayton Thorson prepares to take a hit from Illinois State defenders. The sophomore quarterback completed just 17-of-41 pass attempts in the Wildcats' 9-7 loss.

Football: FCS team Illinois State stuns sputtering Northwestern with last-second field goal

September 10, 2016
Kayla Sharples skies for a header. The sophomore defender helped Northwestern earn two shutout victories over the weekend.

Women’s Soccer: No. 24 Northwestern achieves weekend sweep at home

September 7, 2016
Taylor Tashima passes the ball. The junior setter had a big game in Northwestern's Saturday loss against Dayton.

Volleyball: Cats lose two of three matches at Dayton Invitational

September 7, 2016
Mike Roberge turns by a defender. The senior forward didn't register a shot as Northwestern struggled to create chances in two defeats over the weekend.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern drops two games over weekend

September 7, 2016
Elo Ozumba challenges the goalie for the ball. The junior forward had two shots on goal and helped Northwestern to a 2-1 victory in its season-opening game against Florida Gulf Coast.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern opens season, and renovated stadium, with win over Florida Gulf Coast

August 29, 2016
Kassidy Gorman moves forward with the ball. The junior defender scored the game-winning goal for the Wildcats over DePaul, giving Northwestern three wins in as many games.

Women’s Soccer: Pair of late goals keep Northwestern perfect against crosstown rival DePaul

August 25, 2016
Nandi Mehta goes for the ball. The graduate midfielder assisted on Brenna Lovera's game-winning overtime goal to give Northwestern a victory in its first game of the season.

Women’s Soccer: Lovera golden goal gives Northwestern season-opening victory over VCU

August 20, 2016
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald surveys the field during Northwestern's 41-0 win over Eastern Illinois last September. University tax returns show a rise in Fitzgerald's salary.

University tax returns reveal pay raise for Fitzgerald in 2014

July 22, 2016

Athletic department announces LGBT SportSafe partnership

June 26, 2016
A conceptual rendering of the refurbished Welsh-Ryan Arena. On Monday, the athletic department announced renovations to the arena that would begin following the 2016-2017 basketball season.

Administrators, coaches discuss Welsh-Ryan renovations at press conference

June 17, 2016

Athletic department announces $110-plus million renovation of Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 13, 2016
Men’s Basketball: Three years into Collins’ tenure, Northwestern still far from signing big local star

Men’s Basketball: Three years into Collins’ tenure, Northwestern still far from signing big local star

May 22, 2016

Men’s Tennis: Three Wildcats named to All-Big Ten first team

April 28, 2016
Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016
Tre Demps muscles his way past a defender. The senior guard's 2015-16 season was filled with ups and downs, but his 21 points Thursday against Michigan helped keep Northwestern in the game.

Men’s Basketball: Loss to Michigan marks emotional end to positive season for Northwestern

March 11, 2016
Alex Olah tries to shake a defender down low. The senior is finally fully healthy after a stress fracture sidelined him earlier this season.

Men’s Basketball Roundtable: Writers preview Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament run

March 9, 2016

Men’s Basketball: McIntosh, Demps receive All-Big Ten Honorable Mention

March 7, 2016
Tre Demps yells in delight. The senior guard paced the Cats in the first half with 19 points, and finished the night with 23 overall.

Men’s Basketball: Demps and-1 layup rights ship for Wildcats against Penn State

March 4, 2016
Tre Demps flies in for a layup. The senior guard led Northwestern past Michigan in a dramatic game last season, hitting 3s to force overtime and double-overtime.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern heads to Michigan in rematch of last season’s instant classic

February 23, 2016
Ashley Deary races down the court. The Wildcats got off to a slow start, scoring only 20 points in the first half.

Women’s Basketball: Nittany Lions pounce on Northwestern as Wildcats lose nine of last ten

February 17, 2016
Alex Olah attempts to block an opposing player. The senior has not started Northwestern’s past two games as coach Chris Collins went with freshman Dererk Pardon in his place.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hosts Illinois for next chapter in unpredictable rivalry

February 11, 2016
Scottie Lindsey (left) consults with teammate Tre Demps. The former was a sparkplug for the Cats off the bench, scoring 10 points.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern struggles with Buckeye press in second-half collapse

February 9, 2016
Bryant McIntosh dribbles up the court. The sophomore guard set the Northwestern school record for most assists in a single season Thursday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats throttle Minnesota 82-58 to snap five-game losing streak

February 4, 2016
Aaron Falzon drives from the perimeter. The freshman forward was held scoreless in Sunday’s loss to No. 3 Iowa, shooting 0-for-8 from the field.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls in Iowa for fifth consecutive loss

January 31, 2016
Bryant McIntosh shoots the ball over the defense. The sophomore guard has averaged over 35 minutes per game this season, second-most on the team.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats hoping for complementary scoring against Michigan State

January 27, 2016
Aaron Falzon wrestles with an Indiana player for the ball. The freshman forward struggled in Saturday’s loss to Indiana, notching just 5 points.

Men’s Basketball: Indiana offense too much for Northwestern to handle

January 24, 2016

Men’s Soccer: Missimo selected by Philadelphia in MLS Draft

January 19, 2016
Three Wildcats try to grab a loose ball. Northwestern was out-rebounded by the Nittany Lions 42 to 34 in Saturday's 71-62 defeat.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern falls at home in ugly defeat to Penn State

January 16, 2016

Football: Northwestern ranked 23rd in final AP Poll

January 12, 2016
Alex Olah goes for the basket. Ever since the senior center was sidelined with a stress fracture in his foot, Northwestern has struggled on offense.

Men’s Basketball: Without Olah, Wildcats scuffling offensively ahead of trip to Minnesota

January 7, 2016
Tre Demps lifts a shot over a defender. The senior guard was the face of Northwestern’s shooting struggles Wednesday, going 3-for-17 from the field.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern goes cold from distance in second-straight defeat

January 7, 2016
Bryant McIntosh surveys the defense. The sophomore guard will look to help Northwestern bounce back offensively against a talented Ohio State team Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern targeting offensive improvement ahead of matchup with Ohio State

January 5, 2016
Maggie Lyon fights through a crowd of defenders as she goes toward the basket. The senior guard was crucial to the Cats' success at the Lone Star Shootout as she poured in 57 points total in the three contests.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern wins three to sweep Lone Star Showcase slate

November 28, 2015
Freshman midfielder Marisa Viggiano takes on a defender. Viggiano, one of three freshman starters for Northwestern, will be counted on to play a key role as the Wildcats look to upset No. 4 West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Soccer: Freshmen stepping up for Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

November 19, 2015
Michelle Manning dribbles upfield during an October game against Iowa. The sophomore forward scored the game-winning goal in double overtime during Saturday's match against Washington State.

Women’s Soccer: Double-overtime gives Northwestern NCAA Tournament win

November 15, 2015
Sophomore forward Michelle Manning dribbles upfield. Manning and the Wildcats have earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 1998

November 9, 2015
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