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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


Several offensive linemen prepare to engage blocks. The Wildcats have picked up their play in recent weeks.

Football: Wildcats’ offensive line turning a corner after early-season struggles

November 1, 2018

Football Two days after Northwestern escaped lowly Rutgers with an 18-15 win, Pat Fitzgerald called out his offense in a team meeting. The Wildcats’ offensive line took the message to heart. In...

Akron quarterback Kato Nelson scampers away from Northwestern defenders. The loss dropped the Wildcats' nonconference record dating back to 2016 to 3-5.

Football: Why Northwestern has struggled so much in nonconference games during recent years

September 20, 2018

Football This past Saturday, Northwestern fell flat as 21-point favorites and imploded in the second half en route to a 39-34 loss to Akron, the program’s most embarrassing loss in a long time. Wait...

Northwestern's offensive front lines up. The team has seen improved play from its offensive line over the course of this season.

Football: After shaky start, Northwestern’s offensive line rounds into form

November 10, 2017

Football After a rocky early-October stretch, in which Northwestern conceded eight sacks to Wisconsin and didn’t score until late in the fourth quarter against Penn State, the Wildcats’ offensive...

Northwestern's offensive line prepares for a snap in last year's game against Iowa. Jared Thomas has helped stabilize what Pat Fitzgerald has called a "fluid" unit.

Football Notebook: Thomas takes advantage of opportunity, but remains understated

August 17, 2017

Football KENOSHA, Wis. — A week ago, near the outset of fall camp, coach Pat Fitzgerald said Jared Thomas was given an opportunity. Thomas, it seems, has made good use of that opportunity. The...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells at players during last season's game against Illinois State. Fitzgerald discussed a number of offseason topics during Tuesday's Big Ten Media Days.

Football Notebook: Northwestern to begin training camp unusually late

July 26, 2017

Football CHICAGO — Northwestern will be among the last schools in the country to open training camp when it begins Aug. 5, a move made in part because of the University’s academic calendar. Speaking...

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