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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern junior offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan and graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant. Bryant threw for 396 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win against Minnesota last Saturday.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern welcomes strong foe in No. 6 Penn State

September 27, 2023

When graduate student tight end Charlie Mangieri waltzed into the end zone on Saturday night, he capped off a night to remember for Northwestern. The Wildcats completed their three-touchdown  comeback...

A.J. Henning celebrates with his teammates after a big play. NU’s comeback victory over Minnesota showed its ability to fight back, regardless of the situation and circumstances.

Agarwal: With its back against the wall, NU’s fourth quarter resilience showed its ability to compete in 2023

September 24, 2023

Everything looked bleak for Northwestern (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten) entering the locker room at halftime in its Saturday bout with Minnesota (2-2, 1-1 Big Ten). Trailing 24-7 and surrendering 137 rushing yards...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz hauls in a touchdown grab during last season's comeback against Minnesota. Kirtz opened the 2024 season with 91 receiving yards on Saturday.

Football: Kirtz’s historic night fuels improbable Northwestern comeback victory over Minnesota

September 24, 2023

It takes a certain type of character to tackle adversity head on, and Northwestern interim head coach David Braun and company faced more than their fair share of obstacles against Minnesota, who had won...

Senior tight end Charlie Mangieri runs across the end zone to give Northwestern the winning touchdown in overtime. The Wildcats defeated Minnesota 37-34 in a thrilling overtime comeback

Never back down, never surrender. Northwestern completes comeback in 37-34 overtime win over Minnesota

September 23, 2023

Fans leaving, the student section basically nonexistent and a trailing deficit with 5 seconds on the game clock, it seemed there was no way Northwestern was coming back and securing a win.  Well ‘seemed’...

Students run across Ryan Field during Wildcat Dash.

Football: ‘I don’t know what to expect’ — NUFB gives thoughts on Ryan Field atmosphere before first true home game

September 20, 2023

Outside of Evanston locals, a miniature student section and local high school bands, Ryan Field’s stands were mostly bare on Sept. 9 when the ‘Cats played UTEP. The 14,851 people in attendance pales...

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