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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


Junior offensive lineman Jackson Carsello gets set prior to a snap.

Football: ‘We were going backwards’: Northwestern’s penalties, negative plays prove costly in loss at Nebraska

October 21, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — For Northwestern to win an away game at Nebraska, its offense needed to have a low margin of error. When graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant was ruled out early Saturday morning,...

Starting over an injured Ben Bryant, junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan hands the ball off during the loss to Nebraska Saturday.

Football: Immobility, Nebraska defense creates slippery slope for quarterback Sullivan

October 21, 2023

One step forward, three steps back. For Northwestern junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan, a share of long-haul completions and running yardage proved fleeting against eight sacks and 13 tackles for...

Junior running back Anthony Tyus III breaks away for a 39-yard run. He led the ‘Cats in rushing yards on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Nebraska 17, Northwestern 9

October 21, 2023

Following the bye week, Northwestern traveled to Lincoln to face Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. With 86,769 fans in attendance, both teams looked to start the second half of the season on a high note...

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan pans the field to make a pass. Sullivan threw for 131 yards in the win against Howard.

What to Watch For: Northwestern hopes to get above .500 after bye week, returns to action Saturday against Nebraska

October 18, 2023

Coming off its bye week, Northwestern hopes to pick up where it left off — a 23-20 win over Howard — facing Nebraska in Lincoln. Currently sitting at .500, the Wildcats’ (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) clash...

Talk to the hand: Sophomore running back Joseph Himon II stiff arms a Howard defender during Northwestern’s 23-20 win against the Bison.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 23, Howard 20

October 7, 2023

After falling 42-7 to Wisconsin on Homecoming last year, Northwestern welcomed alumni back to Ryan Field with a 23-20 win against Howard. Saturday’s game marked the Wildcats’ (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) ...

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