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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


Drake Anderson runs into the end zone. The sophomore running back rushed for 103 yards in the teams season-opening win.

Football: Northwestern’s offense puts on a show as the Cats clobber Maryland 43-3

October 24, 2020

Football Saturday didn’t feel or look like a typical gameday. As Northwestern players prepared for its final group drill of warm-ups, a soft cheer could be heard emanating from players’ families...

Isaiah Bowser runs the football

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 43, Maryland 3

October 24, 2020

Football Someone text Sam Ehlinger because Northwestern is back. After a disappointing 2019 season, the Wildcats came out of the gate hot and dominated an underwhelming Maryland squad 43-3 on a...

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Writers talk new offense, replacing talent on both sides of the ball

September 30, 2020

Football It has been a whirlwind offseason for Northwestern football, but for the first time since last November, there is a Wildcats game on the calendar for the current month. With a little over...

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: Northwestern’s secondary, banged up yet again, faces trial by fire

September 27, 2019

Prior to the start of the season, Trae Williams expressed his excitement that Northwestern’s secondary was finally fully healthy after being consistently banged up the last two years. With juniors...

 Greg Newsome makes a tackle. The freshman cornerback is among several NU players who could take advantage of the new redshirt rule.

Football notebook: New NCAA redshirt rule giving more NU freshmen chances to play

October 18, 2018

Football The NCAA’s new rule that players can play in up to four games and still redshirt — thus essentially gaining a fifth year of eligibility down the road — has opened the door for more...

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