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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 Justin Jackson will start at running back for Northwestern when the season starts. Who will back him up remains to be seen.

2015 Football Preview: Northwestern running backs look to maximize potential

August 25, 2015

2015 Football Preview Justin Jackson With his electrifying runs and patented hop-celebrations, Justin Jackson emerged as the lead back for the Wildcats in 2014. He flashed an impressive display...

Sean Su/Daily Senior Staffer

Year­-End Sports Awards

May 25, 2015

At the end of each school year, the Daily Sports staff honors some of the top athletic performers from the fall, winter and spring seasons. The following are The Daily’s selections for Male and Female...

Solomon Vault trots into the endzone for a touchdown. The freshman running back faces competition from classmate Auston Anderson in a crowded Northwestern backfield.

Football: Vault, Anderson jostle for playing time at running back

April 7, 2015

Football As spring practice draws to a close for Northwestern, very little is clear about the Wildcats’ offense heading into next season. There still isn’t a starting quarterback, with true...

Football: Justin Jackson injured, return for spring unlikely

March 11, 2015

Northwestern freshman running back Justin Jackson has sustained a non-serious lower body injury during spring practices, according to reports confirmed by the athletic department. His return to spring...

Signing Day 2014: Meet the newest Wildcats

Signing Day 2014: Meet the newest Wildcats

February 5, 2014

Hover over a player and click their name to view a bio and scouting report. Graphic by Joseph Diebold/Daily Senior Staffer Other Signing Day coverage: Fitzgerald downplays Signing Day hype while...

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