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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


Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning darts toward the endzone for the first of his two touchdown grabs against No. 23 Indiana Saturday.

Football: Kirtz’s bounce-back, Henning’s two touchdowns not enough for Northwestern to defeat No. 23 Indiana

October 6, 2024

During Northwestern’s loss to Washington on Sept. 21, graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz recorded just one catch. It marked the first time in 22 months that he failed to notch at least two receptions.  On...

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Evan Smith defends a red-zone pass against Indiana Saturday. Smith tallied five tackles and one pass breakup in a 41-24 loss to the Hoosiers.

Football: Northwestern’s defense struggles in 41-24 loss to No. 23 Indiana

October 6, 2024

While Northwestern’s first four games were riddled with offensive inconsistencies and miscues, the defense more than held up its end of the bargain during its opening month. Under first-year defense...

Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes to the outside against No. 23 Indiana Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Indiana 41, Northwestern 24

October 5, 2024

In his Monday press conference, coach David Braun said having a bye week allowed his squad to get “as close to full strength as possible.” Northwestern entered Saturday’s action with a daunting task...

Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference home opener vs. No. 23 Indiana

October 3, 2024

Cats Corner is back for another episode, and the Gameday team is here to preview Northwestern’s conference home opener against No. 23 Indiana on Saturday. The ’Cats will be going up against Curt Cignetti,...

Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers gets set to punt against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 14.

Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job

October 1, 2024

When the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium lights come into view from the team bus on gameday, redshirt junior punter Luke Akers shifts the queue in his playlist. The pregame worship music...

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