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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


Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein plays a special teams down against Nebraska in 2023. Uihlein earned the starting Mike linebacker job this season.

Football: Week 2 Notebook: Northwestern set for nighttime Duke duel on Lake Michigan

September 5, 2024

Following last season’s 38-14 Durham drubbing at Duke, Northwestern reached a significant inflection point, winning seven of its last 10 games in 2023 and seismically shifting the program’s trajectory...

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Braden Turner prepares for a 2023 matchup against Penn State. Turner recorded five tackles against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s young secondary corps commands airways against Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024

Ahead of his first-career defensive start against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, redshirt sophomore cornerback Evan Smith found a place on the bench to take in the unmatched scenery in Northwestern Medicine...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. celebrates during spring practice. Soares and redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka combined for a pivotal sack against Miami (Ohio).

Football: Northwestern’s defense reigns supreme in 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024

Going into the 2024 season, there were obvious questions about Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a new quarterback in graduate transfer Mike Wright, are amid an offensive line rebuild and...

Coach David Braun hoists the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl trophy.

Football: The Daily’s Gameday Staff gives its 2024 season predictions

August 31, 2024

College football fever has struck Evanston, and Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium will soon play host to a sellout season opener between Northwestern and Miami (Ohio). But, before the opening...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz lines up against Purdue last November. Kirtz hauled in five touchdown grabs in 2023.

Football: Northwestern set for season opener against Miami (Ohio)

August 29, 2024

Nine months after Northwestern secured an improbable bowl bid and sent off its former stadium with a rushed-field victory over Purdue last November, football will return to Evanston with a Saturday season-opener...

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