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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


Sophomore receiver Kyric McGowan stretches for a touchdown reception during the third quarter of Saturday's game. McGowan's big play helped Northwestern pull away for a 31-17 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Northwestern rolls past No. 20 Wisconsin in 31-17 upset, continuing upward trend in Big Ten West

October 27, 2018

Football Entering Saturday, Northwestern had played everyone close. The Wildcats lost to Michigan by only a field goal. They needed overtime to defeat then-winless Nebraska. Even lowly Rutgers lost...

Isaiah Bowser rumbles toward the goal line during Northwestern's win over Wisconsin on Saturday. Bowser carried the ball 34 times and out-gained Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor.

Football: Bowser shines brightest among running backs in Wildcats’ upset win over Wisconsin

October 27, 2018

Football Coming into Saturday, Jonathan Taylor ranked second in the country in rushing. Isaiah Bowser was tied for 463rd. That didn’t matter. In a monumental win for Northwestern, Bowser outdueled...

Alex Miller (No. 95) takes on a lineman while Sam Miller (on the ground) reaches for the feet of Maryland quarterback Max Bortenschlager during a game last October. The Miller brothers are both key members of Northwestern’s current defensive line.

Football: Sam and Alex Miller overcame family tragedy to become staples of Northwestern front

October 11, 2018

Football Alex Hornibrook lay stomach-down on the field, Joe Gaziano emphatically fist-punched toward the bench and yet Samdup Miller, mere seconds after his first career sack, only discreetly pointed...

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

Football In its Big Ten opener Saturday against Wisconsin, Northwestern’s defense knows pretty much what it’s going to get. “Wisconsin is known for having those gigantic offensive linemen,”...

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