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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


Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sprints away from the NU defense. With Nebraska up next, the Cats are trying to fix the little mistakes that contributed to their two consecutive defeats.

Football: Northwestern to focus on preparation, fundamentals for game against Nebraska

October 19, 2015

Football The Wildcats know that they have something to prove this Saturday. After falling out of the top 25 following crushing losses to then-No. 18 Michigan and then-No. 17 Iowa, Northwestern...

Dan Vitale’s hair cascades out of his helmet. The senior superback and his brother, freshman linebacker Tommy Vitale, are growing out their hair for Locks of Love.

Football: Vitale brothers grow out hair for cancer research

October 15, 2015

Football There are a lot of things that stand out about the Vitale brothers: their alarming athleticism, their easygoing demeanors, their Illinois roots and, of course, their long, curly hair. But...

Clayton Thorson barks out assignments before a snap. The diligent redshirt freshman still has plenty of room for improvement in his first season.

Football: Clayton Thorson committed to constant improvement

October 15, 2015

On the bus ride back to Evanston after Northwestern’s 38-0 loss to Michigan, Clayton Thorson dove into the game film. He watched his Wildcats offense sputter to 168 yards, saw the unit fail to convert...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson takes a sack during Saturday's game against Michigan. Thorson completed 13 of 27 passes and threw one interception in the 38-0 loss.

Football: Wildcats collapse against Wolverines, fall 38-0 in conference road opener

October 10, 2015

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Everything unraveled in about 15 seconds. That’s how long it took for Michigan’s Jehu Chesson to run back the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdowns, giving the No. 18...

Guard Matt Frazier celebrates following last year’s win over Notre Dame. Frazier made his 2015 debut last Saturday following a tumultuous offseason.

Football: After harrowing offseason, Frazier makes triumphant return

October 8, 2015

When coach Pat Fitzgerald visited Matt Frazier in the hospital this summer, the senior offensive lineman was trapped in his own thoughts. Frazier was hospitalized for 10 days over the summer after...

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