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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


Multiple Northwestern defenders tackle Howard running back Eden James. In NU’s victory, the defense struggled to stop the Bisons run game, which led to a much closer game than expected.

Northwestern’s defense struggles to limit Howard’s run game, leading to a mere three-point victory

October 8, 2023

Hoping to enter its bye week with a statement win, Northwestern (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) hosted Howard (2-3, 0-0 MEAC) for homecoming weekend. While the Wildcats earned a wire-to-wire 23-20 victory on Saturday,...

Talk to the hand: Sophomore running back Joseph Himon II stiff arms a Howard defender during Northwestern’s 23-20 win against the Bison.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 23, Howard 20

October 7, 2023

After falling 42-7 to Wisconsin on Homecoming last year, Northwestern welcomed alumni back to Ryan Field with a 23-20 win against Howard. Saturday’s game marked the Wildcats’ (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) ...

Sixth-year quarterback Ben Bryant and junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan in the game.

Football: Ben Bryant vs. Brendan Sullivan: Which quarterback will we see more on Saturday against Howard?

October 5, 2023

Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant's upper-body injury silenced the Ryan Field crowd immediately on Saturday versus then-No.6 Penn State. The big hit occurred seconds after a third quarter snap,...

Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant throws a pass against Minnesota. Bryant’s status for Saturday’s game against Howard remains unclear.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern looks to return to .500 against Howard on Homecoming Weekend

October 5, 2023

In 30 minutes of football last Saturday, Northwestern put No. 6 Penn State on upset watch, with the two teams knotted up 10-10 at the intermission. However, the Nittany Lions promptly quelled any notion...

Senior running back Cam Porter fights for yards against No. 6 Penn State last Saturday. Porter has scored eight touchdowns in his collegiate career.

Football: Captain and student of the game: Cam Porter embraces three-down role

October 5, 2023

In his first season atop the depth chart since 2020, senior running back Cam Porter is a man on a mission. Following a five-touchdown freshman season, he worked his way back from a season-ending ACL...

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