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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


Clayton Thorson runs through the sleet. The junior quarterback passed 13 times at soggy Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Wildcats embrace the muck in sloppy win over Minnesota

November 18, 2017

Football Nature seemed intent on making Northwestern’s Senior Day one to remember. Ryan Field saw heavy sheets of rain before kickoff, and the cold and soggy weather continued throughout most of...

Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson sneaks over the goal line. That overtime touchdown helped sustain Northwestern’s lengthy winning streak, which could reach seven straight games by the end of the regular season.

Gelman: Mediocre Big Ten West leaves Northwestern playing boring games

November 16, 2017

There’s something different about Northwestern football this fall. Even as the Wildcats put together one of their best campaigns ever, I’ve been bothered by something missing. Could it be just a typical...

Jim Phillips watches from the sidelines. Phillips has served as Northwestern’s athletic director since 2008.

Football: Athletic director Jim Phillips talks overtime games, bowl slots

November 16, 2017

Football The Daily’s sports desk sat down with athletic director Jim Phillips this week and discussed Northwestern football. Below are some of Phillips’ thoughts on the No. 23 Wildcats. His answers...

Ben Skowronek celebrates a touchdown. The sophomore receiver collected seven catches for 117 yards against Purdue.

Football: Ben Skowronek steps up for Wildcats in win over Purdue

November 12, 2017

Football In a game that started as a defensive slugfest, Northwestern needed an offensive spark Saturday. The Wildcats combined with visiting Purdue to come up empty on the game’s first nine...

Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back helped lead the Wildcats to a one-sided win over Purdue last fall.

Balk: Don’t sleep on Purdue

November 10, 2017

It was hard not to feel a little bit bad for Purdue last November. Northwestern parachuted into West Lafayette and jolted the Boilermakers in a 45-17 blowout that sent most of an already pitiful crowd...

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