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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


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Football: “Picks don’t start on Saturday”: Northwestern’s defensive backs working to replicate last year’s turnover success

September 23, 2021

Football Northwestern’s secondary looks a lot different this year. In 2020, the unit led the nation in defensive pass efficiency (95.27) and recorded 11 of the Wildcats’ 14 picks. Cornerback...

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Football: Northwestern’s defense readies for test against Mataeo Durant and Duke’s rushing attack

September 17, 2021

Football After giving up 264 yards and four touchdowns to Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III, Northwestern tightened its rushing defense against Indiana State. In a 24-6 win over the...

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Football: Northwestern prepares to face Duke for first time in three years in opening road game

September 17, 2021

Football In 2008, Pat Fitzgerald and David Cutcliffe clashed on opposing sidelines for the first time as head coaches. Fitzgerald, who took over Northwestern after the sudden passing of coach Randy...

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Football: After defensive struggles last week, Northwestern bounces back with dominant showing against Indiana State

September 11, 2021

Football In its first two games of the 2021 season, Northwestern (1-1, 0-1 Big Ten) has given up 44 combined points. Only six of those came against Indiana State (1-1). The Wildcats 24-6 victory...

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Evan Hull leads Northwestern’s offense in win over Indiana State

September 11, 2021

Football Northwestern’s two touchdown drives came on its first two drives of the game. Sophomore running back Evan Hull rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown on the first possession, and 106 yards...

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