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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


Drew Luckenbaugh is lifted up by his teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime Saturday. Luckenbaugh made his first two career field goal in Northwestern's win.

Football: Luckenbaugh steps up, hits game-winner to beat Nebraska

October 13, 2018

Football Drew Luckenbaugh lined up for his first career field goal attempt with less than a minute to go in the third quarter of Northwestern’s home matchup against Nebraska on Saturday. The redshirt...

Charlie Kuhbander kicks a field goal. The sophomore kicker has battled an injury this season.

Football: Kicker Charlie Kuhbander suffering from torn muscle, but steadily improving

October 4, 2018

Football With just two converted field goals through the first four games of the season, Northwestern’s difficulty converting promising drives into points has manifested especially glaringly in the...

Northwestern freshman receiver JJ Jefferson leaps for a pass that ended up falling incomplete. The Wildcats scored zero points after their opening drive Saturday.

Football: Offensive line woes lead to Northwestern’s first loss in 11 months

September 8, 2018

Football Northwestern’s two-quarterback system may get all the attention, but it was the Duke defensive line that dominated in the Blue Devils’ 21-7 victory Saturday at Ryan Field. Both senior...

Trey Pugh (left), Cam Green (middle) and John Moten (right) celebrate a Northwestern touchdown during the Wildcats' 31-27 win over Purdue on Thursday.

Football: Northwestern opens 2018 with 31-27 escape at Purdue

August 31, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Coach Pat Fitzgerald said the world would know his starting quarterback at 8:06 p.m. on Thursday. But as Northwestern started on defense, the suspense dragged on a longer — until...

Justin Jackson unleashes a stiff arm. The senior running back ran for a pair of touchdowns in Northwestern's Music City Bowl win Friday.

Music City Bowl Rapid Recap: No. 21 Northwestern 24, Kentucky 23

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Somehow, some way, Northwestern won. The No. 21 Wildcats (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) survived the loss of their quarterback, top receiver and top linebacker, navigating through...

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