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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 passes the ball in front of more than 107,000 fans at Ohio Stadium. The sophomore threw for 256 yards against the heavily favored Buckeyes.

Football: In historically one-sided series, NU starting to keep up with Ohio State

October 30, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s game with Ohio State looking to shock the Buckeyes at their place for the first time since 1971. Instead, they ended with a similar result...

Sophomore safety Jared McGee chases after Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett. The Cats held Barrett to 223 passing yards and the Buckeyes to 24 points, but could not pull out the win.

Football: Northwestern takes No. 6 Ohio State down to the wire, comes up just short

October 29, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — With a chance to put an exclamation point on a marked turnaround from early-season struggles, Northwestern fell just short Saturday. The Wildcats (4-4, 3-2 Big Ten)...

Clayton Thorson watches from the ground. The sophomore led Northwestern to a near-upset of No. 6 Ohio State.

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 24, Northwestern 20

October 29, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s contest against No. 6 Ohio State as heavy underdogs and, despite a slow start, kept the game exciting until the closing minutes. But after walking...

Clayton Thorson gets tackled in the second half. The sophomore quarterback threw for 252 yards in the first half but just 33 in the second half.

Football: Northwestern escapes with win despite second-half offensive slump

October 22, 2016

Football When senior kicker Jack Mitchell hit a 19-yard field goal with time expiring in the first half, it didn’t feel like the last time Northwestern would put points on the board. As the whistle...

Austin Carr runs after a catch. The senior receiver caught his ninth touchdown of the season in Saturday's win over Indiana.

Football: Northwestern hangs on for 24-14 homecoming victory over Indiana

October 22, 2016

Football October is turning out to be Northwestern’s month. In front of a homecoming crowd, the Wildcats (4-3, 3-1 Big Ten) rode another offensive outburst to a 24-14 win over the Indiana Hoosiers...

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