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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


Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy, awarded to the winner of the NU-Illinois rivalry game, after beating Illinois 24-14. The Wildcats improved to 10 wins for just the fourth time in program history.

Football: Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains. "He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern defeats Illinois 24-14

November 28, 2015

Football What went right It wasn’t always pretty, but Northwestern prevailed over Illinois on Saturday, winning 24-14. The Wildcats have 10 wins for the fourth time in program history. A...

Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall contests a Wisconsin pass late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. The Wildcats stopped the Badgers short of the end zone to preserve the 13-7 victory.

Football: Northwestern beats Wisconsin thanks to defense, overturned touchdowns

November 21, 2015

Football MADISON, Wis. — Once again, the game came down to the final seconds for Northwestern. The No. 20 Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) weathered a wild one to beat the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern tops Wisconsin 13-7 in thriller in Madison

November 21, 2015

Football MADISON, Wis. — No. 20 Northwestern beat No. 25 Wisconsin 13-7 Saturday in a wild game in Madison. Here are the positives and negatives from the Wildcats' victory.  What went...

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