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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


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Football: “Picks don’t start on Saturday”: Northwestern’s defensive backs working to replicate last year’s turnover success

September 23, 2021

Football Northwestern’s secondary looks a lot different this year. In 2020, the unit led the nation in defensive pass efficiency (95.27) and recorded 11 of the Wildcats’ 14 picks. Cornerback...

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Football: After slow start to 2021 season, veterans of 2017 and 2018 turnaround campaigns preach focus to younger players

September 23, 2021

Football The script for Northwestern’s 2021 season has unfolded in a familiar fashion.  The Wildcats have dropped a pair of early games. Analysts and fans alike have raised questions...

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Football: Northwestern attempts comeback, but first-half struggles mark 30-23 loss to Duke

September 18, 2021

Football DURHAM, N.C. — Northwestern had been here before. In Oct. 2018, the Wildcats trailed 31-24 to Nebraska with less than two minutes remaining and starting field position on their own one-yard...

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Football: Experienced defensive line pacing Northwestern by finding success against the pass

September 17, 2021

Football Midway through the first quarter of Northwestern’s 24-6 win over Indiana State, the Sycamores were on the march. Trailing 7-0, Indiana State ripped off seven, eight and 17-yard gains...

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Football: Northwestern’s defense readies for test against Mataeo Durant and Duke’s rushing attack

September 17, 2021

Football After giving up 264 yards and four touchdowns to Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III, Northwestern tightened its rushing defense against Indiana State. In a 24-6 win over the...

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