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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


Junior running back Miles Shuler celebrates with teammates after his 16-yard run on a third-quarter reverse play. The play was one of several aggressive calls from coach Pat Fitzgerald and offensive coordinator Mick McCall.

Football: Aggressive coaching leads to two Northwestern touchdowns

October 4, 2014

For a season and a half, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and offensive coordinator Mick McCall have been criticized for conservative play-calling and decision-making. Not on Saturday. The Wildcats’...

Junior superback Dan Vitale reigns in a Trevor Siemian pass for Northwestern's only touchdown of the first half.

Halftime reaction: Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 0

October 4, 2014

Northwestern ​played physical at the point of attack​.​ Other than a 58-yard run by No. 17 Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon in the first quarter, the NU defense contained the Badgers' rushing attack....

Lightly recruited out of high school, junior superback Dan Vitale has thrived as a jack of all trades. Back-ups Jayme Taylor and Garrett Dickerson have become more specialized.

Football: Last of the Superbacks

October 2, 2014

Sometimes it seems like Northwestern forgets about its superbacks. That wasn’t the case Saturday, when junior Dan Vitale caught seven passes for 113 yards to help lead the Wildcats past Penn State....

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 29-6 win over Penn State

September 28, 2014

1. Northwestern played like it had nothing to lose After losing its first two games as favorites, Northwestern was going to have to pull some upsets along the path to six wins and bowl eligibility....

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian fires downfield during Northwestern's 29-6 victory over Penn State on Saturday. Siemian threw for 258 yards and rushed for three touchdowns in the upset victory.

Football: Wildcats muscle their way to improbable victory over Penn State

September 27, 2014

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. — After a turbulent and disappointing first three games of the season, Northwestern fans have something to be excited about. The Wildcats (2-2, 1-0 Big Ten) stifled Penn State...

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