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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


Quarterback Clayton Thorson gets sacked in the first half. The redshirt freshman struggled throughout the game, completing fewer than half his passes for just 125 yards while also throwing an interception.

Rapid Reaction: Wildcats fall apart during 40-10 homecoming loss against Hawkeyes

October 17, 2015

What went right: Northwestern’s offensive production was largely confined to the second quarter, when the Wildcats were able to put a few scoring drives together for 10 points. NU mixed up the play-calling...

Justin Jackson looks to the sideline for a play call. The sophomore running back believes running the ball effectively will continue to be essential to Northwestern’s offense.

Football: Wildcats’ offense a work in progress at midseason

October 16, 2015

Midterm season is in full swing for Northwestern students, and No. 20 Northwestern (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) has reached the technical midpoint of the regular season, passing five tests and dropping one on the...

Clayton Thorson barks out assignments before a snap. The diligent redshirt freshman still has plenty of room for improvement in his first season.

Football: Clayton Thorson committed to constant improvement

October 15, 2015

On the bus ride back to Evanston after Northwestern’s 38-0 loss to Michigan, Clayton Thorson dove into the game film. He watched his Wildcats offense sputter to 168 yards, saw the unit fail to convert...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson takes a sack during Saturday's game against Michigan. Thorson completed 13 of 27 passes and threw one interception in the 38-0 loss.

Football: Wildcats collapse against Wolverines, fall 38-0 in conference road opener

October 10, 2015

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Everything unraveled in about 15 seconds. That’s how long it took for Michigan’s Jehu Chesson to run back the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdowns, giving the No. 18...

Rapid Reaction: It all falls apart for Northwestern in 38-0 loss to Michigan

October 10, 2015

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — No. 13 Northwestern (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) lost 38-0 to No. 18 Michigan (5-1, 2-0) on Saturday, ending the team’s five-game winning streak. In a game that was disappointing in...

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