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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


Jeremy Larkin high-steps past a defender. The sophomore running back had a standout performance in NU's win over Purdue on Thursday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Purdue 27

August 30, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — First, Northwestern fans cheered, when Clayton Thorson started Thursday’s game at Purdue and led the Wildcats to touchdown drives on each of their first two possessions. Then...

Quarterback Clayton Thorson and receiver Flynn Nagel will be among the most important parts of the Wildcats' offense in 2018.

Football: Full 2018 season preview, including positional breakdowns and record predictions

August 20, 2018

Football It's almost here: The opening night of Northwestern's 2018 football season is less than two weeks away. While coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats prepare to build upon their 10-3 season...

Pat Fitzgerald stands with the football team before a game. Coming off a 10-3 season that featured an eight-game winning streak to end the season, Northwestern faces with an uncertain future as it heads into 2018.

Football: Scouting every game on Northwestern’s 2018 schedule

August 2, 2018

Football Coming off a 10-3 season that featured an eight-game winning streak to end the season, Northwestern faces with an uncertain future as it heads into 2018. Senior quarterback Clayton Thorson’s...

Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline. Fitzgerald said he was optimistic about the upcoming football season, despite a tough schedule.

Football: Fitzgerald optimistic about upcoming season, says Thorson intends to play in opener

July 24, 2018

Football Pat Fitzgerald expressed confidence in the state of his program on Monday, the first day of Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. The 13th-year coach said Northwestern is carrying momentum into...

Pope: If Thorson misses time, expect Andrew Marty to be Wildcats’ quarterback

May 1, 2018

Football Andrew Marty said he first met the man he may replace this fall over the cheesy aromas of a Lou Malnati’s pizza. Marty, now a redshirt freshman quarterback, was then a junior in high...

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