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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: Northwestern prepares to face Duke for first time in three years in opening road game

September 17, 2021

Football In 2008, Pat Fitzgerald and David Cutcliffe clashed on opposing sidelines for the first time as head coaches. Fitzgerald, who took over Northwestern after the sudden passing of coach Randy...

Linebacker celebrates previous play with teammates.

Football: The last remaining member of the Irish Law Firm, Chris Bergin leads linebacking corps

September 2, 2021

Football While analyzing the dominant defense Northwestern flexed last year, the core of the unit could be found in the middle at linebacker. Blake Gallagher, Paddy Fisher and Chris Bergin,...

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Football Notebook: Hunter Johnson building rapport with NU offense ahead of season opener

August 28, 2021

Football Three weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced senior quarterback Hunter Johnson as the team’s starting signal caller over...

Players in purple uniforms are arm-in-arm as they walk out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern seeks third Big Ten Championship appearance in four years

August 16, 2021

Football Last year, Northwestern put together its best season since 1995. By making the Big Ten Championship Game for the second time in three years and winning the 2021 Citrus Bowl, the Wildcats...

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Football Notebook: Northwestern confident about offensive production following spring practices

April 25, 2021

Football Heading into the 2021 season, Northwestern will be without its top four pass catchers.  Wide receivers Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman and Riley Lees declared for the NFL Draft with tight end...

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