Skip to Main Content
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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Players in white uniforms dive to tackle an opponent.

Football: Injury-decimated Wildcats can’t complete upset bid to Purdue, suffer 10th straight loss

November 19, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In Northwestern’s potential game-tying drive against Purdue, offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian dialed up what has worked best for the Wildcats all season. Trailing 17-9 midway...

Players in white uniforms jog across a football field.

Football: Mo Ibrahim and Minnesota pummel Northwestern’s defense as Cats’ skid reaches nine games

November 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — Northwestern’s hopes of snapping an eight-game losing streak at chilly Huntington Bank Stadium relied on holding its ground in a matchup of the Wildcats’ greatest weakness against Minnesota’s...

Player in black jersey rushes up field with the ball.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern travels to Minnesota for Big Ten West battle

November 9, 2022

Fighting the rain and gale-force winds, Northwestern nearly pulled off a miracle Saturday against No. 2 Ohio State. The Wildcats (1-8, 1-5 Big Ten) played like a team renewed: the secondary exposed...

Player in black jersey gets past player in white jersey

Football: Northwestern defense’s sound performance versus No. 2 Ohio State raises question of struggles against less-talented teams

November 5, 2022

They always say that the best players, and coaches, rise to the occasion in big games.  And after three straight contests of giving up over 31 points, and coach Pat Fitzgerald’s simple  ‘no’...

Players in white jerseys in position against players in black jerseys.

Football: Northwestern defense readies to face one of the top offenses in the country in No. 2 Ohio State

November 2, 2022

Over the past five seasons, Northwestern (1-7, 1-4 Big Ten) hasn’t had the best luck against some of the country’s top teams, specifically offenses. In 2018, the Cats lost 31-21 to No. 3 Notre Dame...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Bryce Gallagher