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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 takes the field ahead of a 2018 game. The former NU quarterback was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.

Football: Clayton Thorson picked 167th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Draft

April 27, 2019

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 5th round of this weekend’s NFL Draft....

Clayton Thorson throws a pass. The senior quarterback is projected as a fourth- or fifth-round pick in this week’s NFL Draft.

Football: Clayton Thorson headlines prospects with NFL dreams

April 24, 2019

Football After four record-setting years leading the Northwestern offense, quarterback Clayton Thorson will now look to continue his football career in the NFL. Thorson, the Wildcats’ all-time...

Northwestern’s defense faces off in the Big Ten Championship game. The Wildcats will return several starters this season.

Football Notebook: Cats open spring practice with heightened expectations

February 27, 2019

Football “Our plan works.” That’s what coach Pat Fitzgerald called his biggest takeaway from the 2018 season, one in which Northwestern went nearly perfect in conference play, advanced to...

Trey Klock speaks to the media after the Holiday Bowl. The senior superback shined in the spotlight against Utah.

Football: In final collegiate game, former lineman Trey Klock embraces moment in the spotlight

January 1, 2019

Football SAN DIEGO — Trey Klock’s path to Northwestern was anything but direct. A three-star prospect from central Pennsylvania who played five different positions during high school — ranging...

Riley Lees lunges into the end zone for a Northwestern touchdown. His score was one of four in the third quarter that propelled the Wildcats past Utah in the Holiday Bowl.

Football: Northwestern roars back thanks to massive third quarter, defeats Utah 31-20 in wild, historic Holiday Bowl

January 1, 2019

Football SAN DIEGO — This coastal, tropical city seemed an unlikely locale for a driving deluge on New Year’s Eve. Northwestern’s depleted defense seemed an unlikely unit to suddenly scoop up...

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