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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


Nate Hall celebrates among teammates against Wisconsin. Hall returned against the Badgers following a pair of injuries in the past season.

Football: Hall’s return from latest injury strengthens Northwestern defense

November 1, 2018

Football Northwestern was practicing for last December’s Music City Bowl when Nate Hall felt something pop in his knee. “Just when it happens, you immediately understand the challenge that...

Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week

October 30, 2018

Football Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was named the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week on Tuesday after the Wildcats upset No. 20 Wisconsin. NU (5-3, 5-1 Big Ten) defeated the Badgers, 31-17,...

Blake Gallagher rises to make a tackle. The sophomore has started strong in his first season as a starter.

Football: Blake Gallagher thriving in larger role, leading Northwestern in tackles

October 4, 2018

Football Last year, Blake Gallagher was the new guy. He’d rotated in defensively through the first four games of the season, but then Paddy Fisher was ejected for targeting in the second half against...

Northwestern defenders sack Duke quarterback Daniel Jones during the two teams' 2016 meeting. Jones then torched the Wildcats in 2017 and will start Saturday's game in Evanston.

Football: Northwestern gets third chance to contain Daniel Jones’ Duke offense

September 6, 2018

Football Duke quarterback Daniel Jones ran all over Northwestern last year, scrambling for 108 yards and two touchdowns (along with 305 yards and two more touchdowns through the air) in a performance...

Paddy Fisher tackles a Maryland player in Northwestern’s game against the Terrapins earlier this month. The redshirt freshman linebacker has stepped up this season.

Football: Paddy Fisher tackles role as heir to Anthony Walker’s mantle

October 26, 2017

Football He’s no Anthony Walker, at least not yet. But redshirt freshman linebacker Paddy Fisher is doing his best impression of the graduated All-American through Northwestern’s first seven games. Fisher...

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