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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


Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference opener at Washington

Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference opener at Washington

September 20, 2024

Cats Corner is back, and the Gameday team is sleepless before Seattle! After three nonconference matches and a change of quarterback, here’s what to look out for ahead of Northwestern’s Saturday...

Jim Phillips watches from the sidelines. Phillips has served as Northwestern’s athletic director since 2008.

Football: Athletic director Jim Phillips talks overtime games, bowl slots

November 16, 2017

Football The Daily’s sports desk sat down with athletic director Jim Phillips this week and discussed Northwestern football. Below are some of Phillips’ thoughts on the No. 23 Wildcats. His answers...

Garrett Dickerson and Cameron Green celebrate a touchdown. The Wildcats made their first appearance of the season in the college football playoff rankings, coming in at No. 25.

Football: Northwestern ranked No. 25 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 7, 2017

Football Northwestern is ranked No. 25 in the College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday. It’s the first time the Wildcats (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) have been ranked in any major poll this season. NU...

Schuman: Most college football teams aren’t very good — and that’s okay

October 6, 2016

Even after a 38-31 win over Iowa that was more convincing than the scoreline indicates, Northwestern probably isn’t a very good team. The Wildcats struggle with consistency, are dealing with injuries...

Northwestern players celebrate after beating Illinois on Nov. 28. NU was named the top academic school in the College Football Playoff rankings top-25, according to a New America report.

Football: Northwestern named top academic program in CFP top-25, report says

December 17, 2015

Football Northwestern is the top academic program in the College Football Playoff rankings top-25, according to an annual report by New America published on Time.com. New America, a Washington...

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