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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

Drew Luckenbaugh is paraded by teammates. The sophomore kicker’s game-winning field goal against Nebraska was part of yet another close game for Northwestern.

Football: In a season of ups and downs, close games remain the constant for ‘Cardiac Cats’

November 30, 2018

Football After a 31-17 win over Wisconsin that solidified Northwestern as Big Ten West frontrunners, Clayton Thorson alluded to an old nickname for the Wildcats’ program. “Around here, a lot...

Junior defensive end Joe Gaziano hoists the Land of Lincoln Trophy among his teammates after Northwesterns 24-16 win over rival Illinois at Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern rests stars in second half, holds on to edge Illinois

November 24, 2018

Football Northwestern has yet to play a game this season decided by more than 14 points, and coach Pat Fitzgerald did everything he could in Saturday afternoon’s Senior Day game to ensure that streak...

Northwestern receiver Riley Lees tries to evade an Illinois defender during the first half of Saturdays game. NU took a big lead at halftime and held on to win.

Rapid Recap: No. 19 Northwestern 24, Illinois 16

November 24, 2018

It’s just never easy with this group, but the Wildcats keep finding ways to win. Northwestern (8-4, 8-1 Big Ten) scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first half and held on from...

Paddy Fisher (left) and Nate Hall celebrate a fumble recovery against Illinois last year. The Wildcats will look for more big plays against the Fighting Illini in Saturday’s rivalry.

Football: Northwestern senior class looks to go undefeated against rival Illinois

November 22, 2018

Football Northwestern’s seniors have a rare opportunity. On Saturday’s Senior Day, the class will have a chance to go 4-0 against rival Illinois, which has struggled under coach Lovie Smith...

Daily file photo by Allie Goulding

Football: Despite conference-worst tally, Thorson provides unique rushing option for Cats

November 21, 2018

Football Clayton Thorson took the snap with less than two minutes to go in the second quarter of Northwestern’s game last Saturday against Minnesota, faked the handoff and took off to the right. There...

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