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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


Solomon Vault trots into the endzone for a touchdown. The freshman running back faces competition from classmate Auston Anderson in a crowded Northwestern backfield.

Football: Vault, Anderson jostle for playing time at running back

April 7, 2015

Football As spring practice draws to a close for Northwestern, very little is clear about the Wildcats’ offense heading into next season. There still isn’t a starting quarterback, with true...

Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field. The coach said he did “a 360 of the program” during the offseason.

Football: Northwestern faces questions ahead of spring season

February 24, 2015

Spring football begins Wednesday for Northwestern, and after months of silence following a disappointing and season-ending loss to Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald seems ready to turn a page and get started...

Pat Fitzgerald addresses media at Northwestern's annual signing day press conference. The coach was excited to announce the 20 newest members of the Wildcats' football team.

Football: Jovial Fitzgerald announces 2015 recruiting class

February 4, 2015

CHICAGO — Coach Pat Fitzgerald seemed to be in high spirits Wednesday when he announced the signees of Northwestern football’s 2015 recruiting class. After a dramatic few days of buildup which...

Maggie Lyon is second on Northwestern in scoring, with 12.6 points per game. The junior guard will be one of the leaders in the Wildcats' attempt to make it to the NCAA Tournament.

Predicting Northwestern sports in 2015

January 1, 2015

From the football unionization controversy to the rise of freshman NCAA Champion wrestler Jason Tsirtsis, it was a crazy year for the Wildcats in 2014. Controversy followed the football team on and off...

Justin Jackson cuts away from the sideline during Northwestern's loss to Illinois last Saturday. After a stellar freshman season, the running back is a key part of the Wildcats' future in 2015 and beyond.

Football: Looking ahead to the 2015 season

December 2, 2014

A second-straight season without a bowl game is disappointing, but despite having the same record, Northwestern’s 2014 campaign wasn’t as bad as 2013’s. A talented defense kept the Wildcats competitive...

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