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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

Sophomore safety Jared McGee chases after Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett. The Cats held Barrett to 223 passing yards and the Buckeyes to 24 points, but could not pull out the win.

Football: Northwestern takes No. 6 Ohio State down to the wire, comes up just short

October 29, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — With a chance to put an exclamation point on a marked turnaround from early-season struggles, Northwestern fell just short Saturday. The Wildcats (4-4, 3-2 Big Ten)...

Clayton Thorson watches from the ground. The sophomore led Northwestern to a near-upset of No. 6 Ohio State.

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 24, Northwestern 20

October 29, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s contest against No. 6 Ohio State as heavy underdogs and, despite a slow start, kept the game exciting until the closing minutes. But after walking...

Austin Carr runs after a catch. The senior receiver caught his ninth touchdown of the season in Saturdays win over Indiana.

Football: Northwestern hangs on for 24-14 homecoming victory over Indiana

October 22, 2016

Football October is turning out to be Northwestern’s month. In front of a homecoming crowd, the Wildcats (4-3, 3-1 Big Ten) rode another offensive outburst to a 24-14 win over the Indiana Hoosiers...

Clayton Thorson rolls out of the pocket. The sophomore quarterback passed for 285 yards against Indiana.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 24, Indiana 14

October 22, 2016

Clayton Thorson threw three early passing touchdowns and the Northwestern defense staved off a second-half Indiana push to secure a 24-14 win on Saturday. Senior receiver Austin Carr extended his streak...

Schuman: In last three weeks, Northwestern has changed everything

October 21, 2016

Football It could have been Clayton Thorson’s fumble at the goal line to clinch a season-opening loss to Western Michigan. It could have been the last-second banked-in field goal that lifted Illinois...

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