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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

Aidan Smith looks for a receiver. The junior quarterback threw for 138 yards and an interception on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s quarterback struggles continue against Iowa

October 26, 2019

Football No Northwestern player was under more scrutiny during the previous four seasons than Clayton Thorson, despite finishing his career as the winningest quarterback in the program’s history. Now,...

Northwestern players chase after Wisconsin’s Noah Burks as he races to the end zone for a pick six. The Wildcats have struggled to a disappointing 1-5 start this season.

Football: Can Northwestern turn its season around?

October 25, 2019

Football The noise is starting to get louder now. It’s been simmering under the surface, crescendoing up when times are bad and easing when times are good. It was an annoyance at first, something...

Former defensive lineman Jordan Thompson takes down Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke. Thompson is one of many seniors whose presence the Wildcats have missed this season.

Football: Why Northwestern is missing Clayton Thorson and the winningest class in program history

October 24, 2019

Football Pat Fitzgerald actually looked under the podium during his press conference Monday, pretending he might find a way to end Northwestern’s worst start to a season since 1992. There wasn’t...

Pat Fitzgerald encourages his team. The Wildcats will play at Nebraska on Saturday in what amounts to a must-win game.

Rosenberg: Another Northwestern midseason turnaround is possible, but it must start now

October 3, 2019

Football It really feels like déjà vu for Northwestern. At this time last year, the Wildcats were 1-3, coming off a loss to a ranked Michigan team, in which they played better than expected,...

Clayton Thorson celebrates with his teammates after a score in a 2018 game. The quarterback was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

Football: Thorson drafted by Eagles, four other Wildcats sign with NFL teams

April 28, 2019

Football Northwestern’s all-time winningest quarterback is taking his talents to Philly. Clayton Thorson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of this...

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