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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


Flynn Nagel sprints into the end zone. The senior receiver had 220 receiving yards in Northwestern's stirring victory over Nebraska.

Football: Last-minute drive, overtime field goal give Northwestern stunning 34-31 victory over Nebraska

October 13, 2018

Football Flynn Nagel turned to his teammates on the Northwestern sidelines, not far from the scoreboard that showed Nebraska leading 31-24 with two minutes to play. The senior receiver had a message...

Paddy Fisher, right, makes a tackle in the Music City Bowl. The redshirt freshman linebacker is one of several NU standouts returning next season.

Football: Larkin, Gaziano among many who make Northwestern’s future brighter than ever

December 30, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The last time Northwestern won this many football games over a four-year period, it promptly stopped playing the sport. That won’t be the case this time. With...

Justin Jackson jukes. The senior running back picked up 144 rushing yards against Illinois on Saturday.

Football: No. 22 Northwestern dominates Illinois 42-7 to retain Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — As a freshman in 2014, Justin Jackson experienced a season-ending loss to Illinois that kept Northwestern out of a bowl. Three seasons and three decisive wins in the rivalry...

Ben Skowronek lines up for a play. The sophomore receiver has emerged as Northwestern’s top threat on the outside this season.

Football: Confident Skowronek emerges as Thorson’s favorite receiving target

November 16, 2017

Football Asked at Big Ten Media Days in July about his relationship with receiver Ben Skowronek, Clayton Thorson said they’d “gotten close.” Thorson wasn’t kidding. Not only had the duo...

Jeremy Larkin stiff-arms a defender. The redshirt freshman running back and Northwestern topped Purdue on Saturday night.

Football: No. 25 Northwestern eases past Purdue 23-13 for fifth straight victory

November 11, 2017

Football Northwestern broke one streak Saturday against Purdue, but kept alive the one that matters. After three straight weeks of heartstopping overtime victories, the No. 25 Wildcats (7-3, 5-2...

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