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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


Justin Jackson eyes two Iowa defenders. The longtime Northwestern running back is likely to be chosen by an NFL team during this weekend’s draft.

Football: Igwebuike, Jackson likely to be selected at NFL Draft

April 25, 2018

Football Students often called Justin Jackson the “Ball Carrier” during his time at Northwestern, but it’s Jackson’s pass-catching ability that has him on the radar of NFL teams ahead of the...

Clayton Thorson (left) embraces Justin Jackson as Thorson is carted off the field in the Music City Bowl. Thorson suffered a torn ACL.

Football: Clayton Thorson tears ACL, out several months

January 2, 2018

Football Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson tore his ACL in Friday’s Music City Bowl, the athletic department announced Tuesday. He is scheduled to have surgery later this month. Thorson’s right...

Paddy Fisher, right, makes a tackle in the Music City Bowl. The redshirt freshman linebacker is one of several NU standouts returning next season.

Football: Larkin, Gaziano among many who make Northwestern’s future brighter than ever

December 30, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The last time Northwestern won this many football games over a four-year period, it promptly stopped playing the sport. That won’t be the case this time. With...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back picked up 157 yards in Northwestern's Music City Bowl win.

Football: Curtain closes in style for Northwestern’s Justin Jackson show

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For one last time, Justin Jackson treated fans to a show. The senior running back put the cherry on top of an illustrious career in Northwestern’s 24-23 win over...

Kyle Queiro tiptoes down the sideline on an interception return. The senior safety scored a touchdown on the return to help Northwestern to a Music City Bowl victory.

Football: Northwestern claws out 24-23 victory in Music City Bowl

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The road to victory was a rocky one, filled with twists and turns. But as the clock ran out on the 2017 season, Northwestern, once again, found a way to get it done. In...

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