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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


Clayton Thorson throws the ball. The junior quarterback will look to lead the Wildcats into a successful conference season.

Football Roundtable: Writers size up Wildcats going into bye week

September 19, 2017

Football Northwestern topped Bowling Green on Saturday night to stabilize its season after a rocky start. Now, as the Wildcats head into a bye week, The Daily’s football writers discuss the team. 1....

Ben Skowronek runs with the ball. The sophomore wide receiver hauled in a pair of touchdowns against Bowling Green.

Football: After win over Bowling Green, Northwestern turns toward Big Ten play

September 17, 2017

Football The Wildcats’ non-conference rollercoaster ended with a thrill. Northwestern (2-1) pounded Bowling Green (0-3) 49-7 on Saturday, and it now turns its attention to the Big Ten schedule....

Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017

Football What a difference a week can make. Seven days after falling at Duke in the most lopsided non-conference loss of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure, Northwestern (2-1) thrashed Bowling Green...

Justin Jackson cuts through the Bowling Green defense. The senior running back found the end zone three times Saturday, matching a career high.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 49, Bowling Green 7

September 16, 2017

Football Northwestern ended its recent struggles against non-conference opponents in style Saturday night with a 49-7 rout of Bowling Green at Ryan Field. Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson set...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior ran for 18 yards against Duke, the smallest single-game output of his career.

Football: Northwestern overwhelmed in 41-17 loss to Duke as defense unravels

September 9, 2017

Football DURHAM, N.C. — There was a moment in Saturday’s beatdown at Duke when Northwestern’s defense incorrectly thought it had too many men on the field and ran its 11th man off. It was...

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