Football
LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a game full of serious mishaps and big plays, Northwestern (6-2, 2-2- Big Ten) executed in all three phases and beat conference rival Nebraska (3-5, 1-3) Saturday.
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Don’t look now, but Northwestern has the best defense in the country.
The No. 17 Wildcats rank first in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 5.3 points per game. They also lead the nation in opponent...
Sophomore linebacker Anthony Walker continues to be recognized for anchoring Northwestern’s defense.
This week, Walker earned the Walter Camp Football Foundation Defensive Player of the Week award...
After an ugly, punt-heavy first half from both teams, the Wildcats showed enough life in the second half to gain and expand a lead, finishing off Duke 19-10 in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday.
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It was a struggle all day for freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson and Northwestern’s offense, but the defense and special teams carried the team to a 19-10 victory over Duke in Durham, North Carolina.
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