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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


Hunter Niswander punts the ball. The junior punter is second in the Big Ten in average punt yardage and punts per game.

Football: Offseason adjustments boost Niswander into punting elite

November 3, 2016

Football Hunter Niswander trotted onto the Outback Bowl field for his final punt of the 2015 season with a season average of 38.3 yards per punt, second-worst in the Big Ten. After receiving the...

Senior kicker Jack Mitchell kicks a field goal against Notre Dame last fall. Mitchell returns as the Wildcats kicker in 2015.

2015 Football Preview: Special teams have much room to improve

August 3, 2015

Special teams was not a point of strength for Northwestern in 2014. Aside from junior kicker Jack Mitchell’s heroics in an upset win over Notre Dame, the Wildcats’ kicking, coverage and return...

2014 Northwestern football preview: special teams

August 22, 2014

Projected depth chart: Kicker 1. No. 8 Jack Mitchell, sophomore 2. No. 32 Hunter Niswander, redshirt freshman Punter 1. No. 31 Chris Gradone, junior Kick returner 1. No. 27 Matthew Harris,...

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