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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

Sophomore defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo is part of a versatile Northwestern defensive line that has thrived both in pass-rushing and against the run in recent weeks.

Football: With mix of talents, Wildcat defensive line succeeds by committee

October 16, 2014

Gameday It isn’t easy being a defensive lineman in the Big Ten. Slippery quarterbacks, bruising running backs and massive offensive lineman all stand in the way of a defensive end or tackle doing...

Right side attacker Kayla Morin prepares to deliver a serve. She had five kills and eight digs in the Wildcats’ losing effort against Nebraska.

Volleyball: Wildcats fall to Cornhuskers as losing streak grows

October 16, 2014

Looking to get back into the win column after two straight losses, Northwestern (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) went into Nebraska confidently but lost to the No. 13 Cornhuskers (11-5, 5-2) in straight sets. “We...

University President Morton Schapiro (pictured on the sideline during last year’s game against Ohio State) recently missed his first home game as NU president for Yom Kippur. Schapiro named senior wide receiver Kyle Prater as his favorite Wildcats player.

Football: University President Morton Schapiro on his favorite football player, choosing temple over Ryan Field

October 14, 2014

Almost nothing can prevent University President Morton Schapiro from assuming his customary position on the Ryan Field sideline during Northwestern home games. But when this year's bout with Wisconsin...

Senior guard JerShon Cobb is one of three Wildcats captains entering the 2014-15 season. Cobb and his fellow veterans will be responsible for helping a highly touted freshman class adapt to life in the Big Ten.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats prepare for new season as practices begin

October 8, 2014

Less than a week into the preseason, Northwestern’s freshman class is already snagging most of the attention. At Wednesday’s practice, freshmen Vic Law, Scottie Lindsey, Gavin Skelly and Bryant...

A week after facing a pass-happy Penn State, Northwestern will meet run-powered Wisconsin on Saturday. Badgers running back Melvin Gordon, one of the country’s best backs, carried 22 times for 172 yards against the Wildcats in last year’s matchup.

Football: Wisconsin running game poses new challenge for stout Northwestern defense

October 3, 2014
Coming off its best performance of the season, Northwestern's defense faces an even tougher test this week as Wisconsin comes to town.
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