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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


Clayton Thorson runs with the ball. The junior quarterback tossed for 356 yards against Michigan State.

Football: Northwestern stuns No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 in triple OT

October 28, 2017

Football The ball hung in the air Saturday in the final moment of Northwestern’s battle with No. 16 Michigan State, as the outcome dangled in the balance. Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke had...

Riley Lees takes on a tackler. The redshirt freshman receiver matched a career high with three catches against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern’s receivers look to build on Maryland performance

October 19, 2017

Football While senior running back Justin Jackson was busy breaking Northwestern’s all-time career rushing record in last weekend’s win over Maryland, another group of players quietly found its...

Ben Skowronek runs with the ball. The sophomore wide receiver hauled in a pair of touchdowns against Bowling Green.

Football: After win over Bowling Green, Northwestern turns toward Big Ten play

September 17, 2017

Football The Wildcats’ non-conference rollercoaster ended with a thrill. Northwestern (2-1) pounded Bowling Green (0-3) 49-7 on Saturday, and it now turns its attention to the Big Ten schedule....

Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017

Football What a difference a week can make. Seven days after falling at Duke in the most lopsided non-conference loss of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure, Northwestern (2-1) thrashed Bowling Green...

Ben Skowronek receives a pass. The sophomore finished with eight catches against Nevada.

Football: Northwestern’s passing attack finds traction without Carr

September 2, 2017

Football Northwestern may have lost star wideout Austin Carr following last season, but junior quarterback Clayton Thorson found success targeting an array of pass-catchers in Saturday’s season-opening...

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