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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


Chris Bergin celebrates following a big play. The Northwestern defense forced five turnovers on the day.

Football: No. 19 Northwestern upsets No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7, takes Big Ten West lead

November 21, 2020

Football Heading into Saturday’s matchup, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 19 Northwestern ranked first and second in the country in defensive efficiency. On a cold night at Ryan Field, the Big Ten...

Peyton Ramsey stands in the pocket. The graduate transfer quarterback threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns Saturday.

Football: No. 23 Northwestern improves to 4-0 with road win over Purdue

November 14, 2020

Football The Cardiac Cats, it appears, are back. Northwestern took it down to the wire, but once again came through with late-game, explosive defensive plays to clinch a 27-20 win over Purdue on...

Peyton Ramsey throws the football

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 27, Purdue 20

November 14, 2020

Football Pat Fitzgerald was playing linebacker for Northwestern last time the Wildcats were 4-0 in the Big Ten in 1996. Now, he paces the sidelines. It was Paddy Fisher, this generation’s top linebacker,...

Three current Wildcats as kids on Halloween. From left to right: senior kicker Charlie Kuhbander, senior wide receiver Kyric McGowan, senior offensive lineman Sam Gerak.

Football: Wildcats talk Halloween memories ahead of road trip to Iowa

October 29, 2020

Football Saturday is set to be one of the spookiest days of the 2020 season for Northwestern — and not just because the Wildcats have to line up against the monster that traditionally is Iowa’s...

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)...

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