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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


Football: Ball-hawking, fun-loving Godwin Igwebuike shines in leadership role for young defensive secondary

Football: Ball-hawking, fun-loving Godwin Igwebuike shines in leadership role for young defensive secondary

October 20, 2016

Football Godwin Igwebuike knew it was a long time coming. The junior safety had gone nearly two years, and more than 20 games, since his last interception. Back on a chilly day in early October...

Ifeadi Odenigbo stands over Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard after a sack. The senior defensive end and the rest of Northwestern’s defensive gave up just 3.5 yards-per-carry on the ground in Saturday’s win over Iowa.

Football: Northwestern run defense stands tall against Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Coming into a trip to Iowa, Northwestern fans had every reason to be worried about the run defense. A week before against Nebraska, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1 Big Ten)...

Clayton Thorson celebrates a score. The sophomore quarterback  and Northwestern will play in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28.

Football: Northwestern wins back-and-forth affair, holds on late to beat Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — With its season seemingly teetering on the brink, Northwestern came up in the clutch. Impressive play from junior running back Justin Jackson and senior wide receiver...

Anthony Walker kneels before a game. The junior linebacker is averaging under six tackles per game so far this season.

Football: Anthony Walker embracing ‘personal challenge’ against Iowa

September 29, 2016

Football Anthony Walker knew what was coming. On 3rd-and-7, his outside receivers covered, Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong would be throwing to his safety valve, tight end Cethan Carter. When...

Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

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