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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


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Football: Northwestern offense sputters in rainy 17-7 defeat to No. 11 Penn State

October 2, 2022

In a game in which total turnovers (eight) between both teams doubled up the total scores (four), Northwestern couldn’t convert chaos into victory. The Wildcats’ losing streak was extended to four...

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Rapid Recap: Penn State 17, Northwestern 7

October 1, 2022

In Northwestern’s first true road game of the season, the Wildcat defense showed that it can compete with some of the best offenses in the Big Ten. NU recorded a season-high five turnovers and held the...

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Football: “You earn what you work for”: How Xander Mueller followed his brother’s footsteps and earned a crucial role on Northwestern’s defense

September 28, 2022

The linebacker position has always been a strength for Northwestern’s defense.  From the recently departed “Irish Law Firm” in Chris Bergin, Blake Gallagher and Paddy Fisher to coach Pat Fitzgerald...

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Football: Northwestern upset at home in stunning loss to Southern Illinois

September 17, 2022

Saturday’s matchup should have brought life back to Ryan Field. The first years dashed down the sideline, a sea of purple and white, before packing the stands. The ‘Go U’s’ were deafening, and...

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Riker: With thrilling comeback in season opener, Northwestern football feels fun again

August 27, 2022

For the thousands of spectators in the Aviva Stadium stands and millions more watching stateside on Saturday, Northwestern football looked like one of the most dynamic teams in college football in a 31-28...

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