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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


Redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema returns a kickoff along the sideline against Maryland.

Football: ‘It’s why you play college football’: Defensive back Coco Azema seals Northwestern’s Maryland upset

October 29, 2023

Holding on to a slim six-point lead on Saturday, Northwestern’s defense appeared on the wrong side of Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa’s two-minute drill. After the Terrapins nabbed a quickfire...

Junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan. Sullivan threw for a career-high 265 yards and two touchdowns in Northwestern’s 33-27 win over Maryland Saturday.

Football: Sullivan’s dazzling first half propels Northwestern to 33-27 victory over Maryland

October 29, 2023

Brendan Sullivan was about to get rocked. With 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the junior quarterback felt the pressure from Maryland’s front bearing down on him. As he rolled out of...

Northwestern defenders senior linebackers Bryce Gallagher, Xander Mueller and graduate defensive lineman Jaylen Pate celebrate after a play.

Football: What To Watch For: Northwestern welcomes in Maryland and top passing attack in search of bounce back win

October 26, 2023

After a 17-9 defensive duel and defeat at Memorial Stadium last weekend, Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) returns to Ryan Field to welcome in the Maryland Terrapins (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten). Saturday presents...

Redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema makes a play on special teams.

Football: Northwestern’s defensive performance versus Nebraska provides positive outlook for a challenging battle against Maryland

October 26, 2023

Despite a nine-point loss last Saturday to Nebraska, Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) left Lincoln with a bevy of positives, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. With a homestand clash against...

Northwestern’s defense celebrates following a forced incompletion in last week’s defeat to Nebraska. Ahead of its matchup with Maryland on Saturday, NU believes in its ability to quickly bounce back and reach .500 once again.

Football: ‘Our best football is still ahead of us’: Braun, players believe in team’s ability to bounce back versus Maryland

October 26, 2023

Despite being a double-digit underdog, Northwestern was within striking distance throughout its matchup over Nebraska. The Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) would have been over .500 for the first time in...

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