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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


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...

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.

Football: Bryant buckles under pressure from dominant Rutgers defense

September 3, 2023

In what could’ve been a new dawn for Northwestern’s offense with Cincinnati quarterback transfer Ben Bryant under center, Wildcat fans were instead met with a day of deficits in Piscataway. Sunday...

Senior defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. attempts to wrap up Rutgers receiver Isaiah Washington on the sideline. Hollis tallied three tackles against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

Epstein: Northwestern fell into a hole that it couldn’t escape

September 3, 2023

Nine months ago, the Northwestern football team walked off Ryan Field after suffering a 41-3 drubbing to in-state rivals Illinois, cementing an 11-game losing streak to close out the 2022 season.  In...

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