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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

Football: Wildcats rise to No. 16 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 24, 2015

Football Northwestern jumped four spots to No. 16 in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening by ESPN. The Wildcats were helped by a thrilling win over then-No.25 Wisconsin on...

Justin Jackson sprints past a defender. The sophomore running back rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in NU’s 21-14 victory over Purdue.

Football: Wildcats drop to No. 20 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 17, 2015

Football Northwestern dropped to No. 20 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday night by ESPN. The Wildcats were No. 18 in last week’s rankings, but moved up in the...

Altstadt: College football rankings don’t deserve the importance placed on them

Altstadt: College football rankings don’t deserve the importance placed on them

November 5, 2015

If you’ve been following the current Northwestern football season — as you should be — then you won’t need me to tell you that it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions this fall. Starting with tragically...

Letter to the Editor: Rethinking the student-athlete model

April 23, 2015

April 25 will mark one year since the Northwestern football team voted on whether to form a union represented by the College Athletes Players Association (CAPA). National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional...

Pillote: Why you should root for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff

December 7, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State deserves to be in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes left no doubt after Saturday’s 59-0 embarrassment (there’s really no other way to put it) of Wisconsin. The...

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