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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


Northwestern players block and run routes on offense against Rutgers. NU’s offensive line and tight end play were key in the 38-7 win over UTEP.

Football: Top performances by NU O-Line and Tight Ends versus UTEP will be even more important against Duke

September 14, 2023

In a 31-point win over UTEP that left interim head coach David Braun smiling and speechless meant one thing — Northwestern (1-1, 0-1 Big Ten) clicked on all cylinders last Saturday. The Wildcats second...

Senior linebacker Bryce Gallagher and other Northwestern defensive players after a play. Gallagher was one of three players that had an interception in Saturday’s win versus UTEP.

Football: Northwestern puts together best brand of football this season in third quarter

September 9, 2023

By points scored alone, it’s easy to proclaim that Northwestern produced its best brand of football this season in the third quarter against UTEP. The Wildcats’ 21 unanswered points turned a tied...

Ben Bryant attempts a pass in last Sunday’s matchup versus Rutgers. Bryant turned it around in Northwestern’s 38-7 win over UTEP, going 11-for-16 and passing for 116 yards and a touchdown.

Northwestern uses valiant second half to snap 12-game losing streak in 38-7 win over UTEP

September 9, 2023

It has finally happened. Northwestern has snapped its 12-game losing streak. The Cats won on U.S. soil for the first time since 2021, beating UTEP 38-7 in NU’s home opener. The contest appeared...

Northwestern’s defensive line gets set prior to a snap in Sunday’s defeat to Rutgers. To be successful in its home opener, the Cats’ defense will need to prioritize stopping the running game.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern strives for its first win in over a calendar

September 8, 2023

When Northwestern (0-1, 0-1 Big Ten) took the field against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sunday, it hoped to put its turbulent summer and poor performances over the past few seasons in the rearview...

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt rolls to his right while being pressured by graduate defensive lineman Jaylen Pate. NU finished with zero sacks on Sunday.

Football: Northwestern gets obliterated by Rutgers in the trenches, loses offensive and defensive line battles

September 3, 2023

In football, the game starts at the line of scrimmage.  It’s always been this way. And it always will be. Northwestern lost this battle on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball on...

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