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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian only completed two passes of more than 20 yards despite taking several more attempts down the field.

Football: Northwestern seeks to establish deep-ball threat

October 26, 2012

Trevor Siemian's pass fell to the turf near a wide receiver. It was a sight all too familiar for Northwestern fans in Saturday's game against Nebraska. The sophomore quarterback took quite a few shots...

Northwestern cornerback Daniel Jones will start as the Wildcats’ top cornerback on Saturday because of a rash of injuries at the position.

Iowa, Northwestern seek Big Ten relevancy

October 26, 2012

On Saturday, both Northwestern and Iowa will be shooting for something neither program has had for a few years: relevancy. Coming off a decisive loss to Penn State, Iowa heads into Saturday’s matchup...

Budzien is more than just the kicker

Budzien is more than ‘just the kicker’

October 25, 2012

He lurks where you can’t see him. Redshirt junior kicker – and prankster – Jeff Budzien tells the story the best. “We have a towel bin by the showers, or last week there was a travel bag...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is the youngest coach in the Big Ten, but he is also the conference’s second-longest tenured coach.

Young Fitzgerald now an old man in Big Ten

October 25, 2012

There are times Pat Fitzgerald shows the enthusiasm of a 37-year-old coaching at his alma mater. His frequent hip bumps with players and not-so-timid celebrations along the sideline make him one of...

Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt and the Wildcats’ defense have held up their end of the bargain on third down in recent weeks. The offense has lagged behind, failing to move the chains on numerous occasions.

Football: Offense, defense on different pages

October 24, 2012

Northwestern's problem has shifted from getting its defense off the field to keeping its offense on it. The Wildcats' defense has forced teams off the field 18 times, not including kneels to end the...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Cornhuskers