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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

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Northwestern breaks touchdown drought, yet falls to Purdue 24-22 in final moments

November 9, 2019

Football For the first time in over a month, Northwestern scored a touchdown. But for the seventh time in seven games, the Wildcats lost. After jumping out to an early lead, NU (1-8, 0-7 Big Ten)...

Aidan O’Connell drops back to pass. The sophomore led Purdue to a 24-22 win over Northwestern on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Football: NU loses to Purdue because of a penalty ridden two-minute defense

November 9, 2019

All Cameron Ruiz did was get his feet tangled with Purdue wide receiver David Bell. With just over a minute left in the game and Northwestern up by a point, the sophomore cornerback was in one-on-one...

Blake Gallagher makes a tackle on an Iowa runner. The junior linebacker led the team with 10 tackles.

Football: Northwestern’s defense wears down in loss to Iowa

October 26, 2019

With a defense asked to carry as much weight as Northwestern’s is right now, injuries are going to take their toll. With sophomore Trevor Kent and junior Earnest Brown IV both missing from the defensive...

Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

Football: Northwestern’s secondary, banged up yet again, faces trial by fire

September 27, 2019

Prior to the start of the season, Trae Williams expressed his excitement that Northwestern’s secondary was finally fully healthy after being consistently banged up the last two years. With juniors...

Michigan States Joe Bachie tackles redshirt freshman Drake Anderson. Anderson led the Wildcats with 91 rushing yards.

Football: Northwestern’s offense continues to look lifeless in ugly loss to Michigan State

September 21, 2019

Football Just five minutes into the game and with Northwestern already trailing by a touchdown, the special teams unit created the play the Wildcats needed to give their offense new life. Sophomore...

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