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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 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’...

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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: Price: Death, Taxes, and NU Miscues — the reasons behind Northwestern’s crushing defeat

September 10, 2022

When people say football is ‘a game of inches,’ they aren’t joking. After a record-breaking day for Northwestern (1-1, 1-0 Big Ten) senior running back Evan Hull, his goal-line fumble with seconds...

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Winning and Irish Jigging: The seven plays that decided Northwestern’s instant classic win over Nebraska

August 28, 2022

After Nebraska’s early 32-yard receiving touchdown just three minutes into the contest, senior defensive back AJ Hampton II’s leg injury, and the Cornhuskers fast-paced offensive set, it seemed like...

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Football Preview: Northwestern seeks redemption in season opener against Nebraska

August 25, 2022

When Northwestern traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2021, things quickly took a turn for the worse.  Within just six minutes, the score was 14-0 Cornhuskers. By the end of the first half, it was 35-7....

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