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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


Sophomore defensive back Braden Turner dives on a loose ball against Penn State on Saturday. After Turner recovered sophomore linebacker Brayden Brus’ forced fumble, the ‘Cats took a 3-0 lead.

Football: Northwestern’s special teamers jolt first half effort against No. 6 Penn State

October 1, 2023

In the buildup to No. 6 Penn State’s Saturday trip to Ryan Field, Nittany Lions’ coach James Franklin turned down the music in University Park to simulate the environment his team would encounter at...

Sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch is tackled. Northwestern fell victim to a 31-point second-half burst from No. 6 Penn State on Saturday in a 41-13 defeat.

Football: Northwestern still searching for four full quarters of football, falls victim to second-half surge from No. 6 Penn State

October 1, 2023

Northwestern interim head coach David Braun got exactly what he wanted against No. 6 Penn State: a fast start. Senior kicker Jack Olsen’s opening squib kick on Saturday threw the Nittany Lions for...

Interim head coach David Braun turns Big Ten Network reporter during post-game interview after Northwestern’s win over Minnesota last Saturday.

Price: It’s time to drop the ‘interim’ tag from interim head coach David Braun’s title

September 27, 2023

The ‘interim’ in Northwestern football head coach David Braun’s title is an interesting one. Of course, the program and the players don’t give it the time of day — that’s their head coach,...

Northwestern junior offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan and graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant. Bryant threw for 396 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win against Minnesota last Saturday.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern welcomes strong foe in No. 6 Penn State

September 27, 2023

When graduate student tight end Charlie Mangieri waltzed into the end zone on Saturday night, he capped off a night to remember for Northwestern. The Wildcats completed their three-touchdown  comeback...

Defensive lineman Anto Saka has two sacks for the Cats this season.

Football: Family, faith, loyalty fuel Northwestern’s defensive end Anto Saka

September 27, 2023

Ann Saka never considered herself a “football mom.” A mother of six, she typically took her four daughters to piano, dance and swim practices. Her husband Anthony Saka handled the sports’ side...

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