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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 walks off the field after getting hurt. Although the redshirt freshman quarterback missed the majority of Saturday’s win over Penn State, he is expected to be ready to play in the team’s next game against Purdue.

Football: Thorson good to go for Northwestern heading into Senior Week

November 10, 2015

Football Wildcats fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson is healthy and ready for Saturday’s contest against Purdue. “He’s doing fine and we expect...

Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

Balk: Maybe, just maybe, Northwestern football has its second-best team ever

November 9, 2015

Maybe Saturday was a perfect day for football. And maybe, in the early November chill, with the sun beating down on a Family Weekend crowd and the Cats facing off against a Big Ten rival with a prestigious...

Justin Jackson takes a handoff during the first half of Saturday's game against Penn State. Jackson rushed for a career-high 186 yards on the ground in the 23-21 win.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern edges Penn State 23-21

November 7, 2015

In a tumultuous tale of two halves, No. 21 Northwestern (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) kicked a field goal with nine seconds left to edge Penn State (7-3, 4-2) 23-21 at Ryan Field on Saturday. What went right: NU...

Justin Jackson charges toward the line against Michigan. The sophomore running back has had an inconsistent season mirroring Northwestern’s success on the field.

Football: Will the real Northwestern please stand up?

November 6, 2015

Football In Northwestern’s six wins, the team has averaged 332 total yards of offense. In the Wildcats’ two losses, they have averaged 183. In NU’s six wins, the team has averaged 268 total...

Pillote: Wildcats’ season already a success

Pillote: Wildcats’ season already a success

November 3, 2015

Football It’s difficult to reconcile Northwestern’s 5-0 start with its subsequent 1-2 skid into bowl eligibility. On the one hand, that the Wildcats were ever 5-0, besting academic rivals...

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