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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Football: How Hunter Johnson reclaimed his role as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 19, 2021

Football After Northwestern’s 2019 season, Mike Bajakian got to work.  Bajakian, who was named the Wildcats’ new offensive coordinator in December, proceeded to watch every play of NU’s...

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Football: Hunter Johnson announced as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 17, 2021

Football Hunter Johnson will be leading Northwestern’s offense as the Wildcats take the field against Michigan State on Sept. 3. The senior and former-five star recruit was named NU’s starting...

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Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021

At Big Ten Media Days in July, coach Pat Fitzgerald was direct in detailing how Northwestern can prevent a dropoff from its 7-2 campaign in 2020: finding consistency at quarterback.  At preseason camp,...

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Football: Breaking down every game on Northwestern’s 2021 schedule

August 8, 2021

Football Expectations are high for Northwestern ahead of the 2021 season. Coming off their second Big Ten Championship appearance in three seasons, the path back to Indianapolis for coach Pat...

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Football: Ahead of 2021 season, Northwestern looks forward to the journey for a Big Ten Championship

July 25, 2021

Three trophy cases line the wall inside the Walter Athletics Center near the entrance of Wilson Field.  From left to right, the cases lay out the order of Northwestern’s goals each season: “Win...

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