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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 Bryce Kirtz lines up against Purdue last November. Kirtz hauled in five touchdown grabs in 2023.

Football: Northwestern set for season opener against Miami (Ohio)

August 29, 2024

Nine months after Northwestern secured an improbable bowl bid and sent off its former stadium with a rushed-field victory over Purdue last November, football will return to Evanston with a Saturday season-opener...

Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set for a spring practice rep.

Football: Key returners look to lead Northwestern to another successful season

August 29, 2024

In the buildup to the opening game of Northwestern’s 2023 campaign, the roster had lingering questions. How would the quarterback situation fare? How good would the defense be? Could the team exceed...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch takes a snap during spring practice.

Lausch vs. Wright: Northwestern’s quarterback competition pits experience against familiarity

August 29, 2024

A brand new football season is upon us, and decisions and changes can be the two main factors that separate one year from another. They can transform losers into winners, turn benchers into ballers or...

Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning will be a key returner for new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan to lean on this season.

Football: Northwestern embracing realigned conference challenge at Big Ten Media Days

July 25, 2024

With just over a month until Northwestern’s Aug. 31 season opener against Miami (Ohio) at Martin Stadium, coach David Braun, graduate student running back Cam Porter, graduate student wide receiver A.J....

David Braun claps on the sideline. Northwestern landed its presumptive starting quarterback Thursday.

Football: Northwestern lands transfer quarterback Mike Wright

May 9, 2024

More than four years ago, a 6-foot-4, three-star quarterback from Atlanta narrowed his collegiate commitment down to two schools, Northwestern and Vanderbilt. Mike Wright chose the latter program, electing...

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