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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


Steven Reese tackles R.J. Shelton. The Wildcats took the lead over the Spartans eight minutes into the second quarter and led the rest of the way.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 54, Michigan State 40

October 15, 2016

EAST LANSING, Michigan —Northwestern’s chances didn’t look good after quickly falling down 14-0 in the first quarter on the road against Michigan State. But the Wildcats (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) ultimately...

The Wildcats prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Northwestern has a chance to move to .500 for the first time this season with a win at Michigan State.

Football: Writers ruminate on the Wildcats’ apparent dual identity, chance at bowl

October 13, 2016

Football The Daily’s football writers take a look at where the Wildcats stand as they near the midpoint of their season. Northwestern has now lost to a MAC team (Western Michigan) and an FCS...

Clayton Thorson drops back to pass. The sophomore threw for three touchdowns and ran for another against Iowa.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 38, Iowa 31

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Maybe Northwestern just needed to get away. After a 1-3 start to the season which culminated in a Big Ten opener loss to Nebraska last week, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1...

Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

Austin Carr catches a 24-yard touchdown pass. The senior receiver already has 392 receiving yards this season, more than any Wildcat had in all of 2015.

Football: Austin Carr shines in spite of rough start for Northwestern

September 25, 2016

Football The year 2016 has generally not been kind to Northwestern’s players — except one. In another loss for the Wildcats (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten), senior wide receiver Austin Carr was again an...

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