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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


The rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois has intensified on the field in recent years. The Wildcats have lost two straight in the series and have not won the Land of Lincoln Trophy since their triumph over the Fighting Illini in the 2009 matchup.

Football: No love lost between Northwestern, Illinois

November 19, 2012

Last year’s game against Illinois ended about as poorly as possible for Northwestern. After a defeat in which the Wildcats blew an 18-point lead in the third quarter and a four-point lead with 13...

Football: Vandenberg at center of Hawkeyes’ struggles

October 25, 2012

It turns out you don't need two players to have a quarterback controversy. A 38-14 drubbing at the hands of Penn State in which the Iowa offense gained only 209 total yards led to louder calls for...

Football: Nebraska's Burkhead a force in Big Ten

Football: Nebraska’s Burkhead a force in Big Ten

October 18, 2012

In the Big Ten, Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell and Wisconsin running back Montee Ball garner the most hype as stars in the backfield. Even Northwestern running back Venric Mark has turned...

Minnesota linebacker shows strength in teammate’s death

October 10, 2012

Keanon Cooper has recounted the events of April 6 many times. His memory of each stage is full of specific details, from his thoughts in a given moment to which ear he used to check if Gary Tinsley still...

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