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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


Paddy Fisher jumps for the ball. The junior linebacker and Northwestern beat UMass 45-6 on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern wins big despite losing turnover margin and bad offense

November 16, 2019

Football Throughout the season, coach Pat Fitzgerald has emphasized the need for Northwestern to create takeaways and win the turnover margin, and with good reason. Teams that win that battle tend to...

Riley Lees flies in the air. The junior receiver had seven catches Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 45, UMass 6

November 16, 2019

Football Two months later, Northwestern’s losing streak is finally over. After losing seven straight games, the Wildcats (2-8, 0-7 Big Ten) overcame a shaky start to dispatch lowly UMass (1-10)...

Kyric McGowan lines up on the outside. The junior has played both running back and wide receiver for NU this season.

Football: Northwestern’s lack of explosive plays is a problem

November 14, 2019

Football Last week’s game against Purdue was a high mark for the anemic Northwestern offense this season. The Wildcats scored 22 points — their highest total against a Power 5 conference opponent...

Aidan Smith takes off on a run. The junior will start his sixth game in a row this Saturday.

Football: How Aidan Smith has become the undisputed first string quarterback

November 14, 2019

Football Aidan Smith is Northwestern’s starting quarterback. For the first time all season, the junior quarterback is listed as the only starter on the depth chart and sophomore Hunter Johnson...

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: Northwestern breaks touchdown drought, yet falls to Purdue 24-22 in final moments

November 9, 2019

Football For the first time in over a month, Northwestern scored a touchdown. But for the seventh time in seven games, the Wildcats lost. After jumping out to an early lead, NU (1-8, 0-7 Big Ten)...

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