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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


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Football: Northwestern seeks to avenge 2020 loss to Michigan State in nationally televised Friday night opener

September 2, 2021

Football It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago. A little more than nine months have lapsed since the afternoon of Nov. 28, 2020 — the day Michigan State dealt then-No. 8 Northwestern its...

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Football: Following Cam Porter’s season-ending injury, running backs ready for larger role in 2021

August 23, 2021

Cam Porter was widely projected to be Northwestern’s starting running back against Michigan State after leading the Wildcats with 333 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2020. But throughout the...

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Football: Injuries sideline Porter, Franks for 2021 season

August 17, 2021

Football Just weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State on Sept. 3, injuries dealt Northwestern’s offense major blows in the backfield and in the trenches. Sophomore...

Players in purple uniforms are arm-in-arm as they walk out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern seeks third Big Ten Championship appearance in four years

August 16, 2021

Football Last year, Northwestern put together its best season since 1995. By making the Big Ten Championship Game for the second time in three years and winning the 2021 Citrus Bowl, the Wildcats...

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Football: Ahead of 2021 season, Northwestern looks forward to the journey for a Big Ten Championship

July 26, 2021

Three trophy cases line the wall inside the Walter Athletics Center near the entrance of Wilson Field.  From left to right, the cases lay out the order of Northwestern’s goals each season: “Win...

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