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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Redshirt junior punters Hunter Renner and Luke Akers walk off the field after an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter.

Football: Special teams differential dooms Northwestern in 40-14 loss against Iowa

October 26, 2024

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Early in the second quarter, Iowa punter Rhys Dakin trotted onto the field for his first punt of the game. Seconds after the ball launched off his foot, Northwestern was pinned on its...

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch and Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan faced off for the first time since their spring ball quarterback battle on Saturday.

Football: Sullivan shines for Iowa against former team as Northwestern stumbles to 40-14 loss

October 26, 2024

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Following Northwestern’s final spring ball practice, quarterback Brendan Sullivan traipsed off the Martin Stadium turf, concluding a monthslong position battle with redshirt sophomore...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Calvin Johnson II and redshirt freshman wide receiver Frank Covey IV are set to step into elevated roles for Northwestern against Iowa Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s Covey, Johnson prepare for potential amplified receiving roles against Iowa

October 22, 2024

After Northwestern’s Tuesday morning practice officially wrapped up in Ryan Fieldhouse, redshirt junior wide receiver Calvin Johnson II and redshirt freshman wide receiver Frank Covey IV remained on...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws against Indiana on Oct. 5.

Football: Northwestern prepares to enter ‘hostile’ Kinnick Stadium to take on Iowa

October 21, 2024

On Oct. 11, Northwestern entered SECU Stadium and dismantled Maryland with a resounding 37-10 win. The nearly 40,000 fans in attendance didn’t seem to affect coach David Braun’s squad. The Wildcats...

Redshirt junior cornerback Theran Johnson attempts to make a tackle against Wisconsin Saturday.

Football: Questionable coaching decisions plague Northwestern in 23-3 loss to Wisconsin

October 19, 2024

In hindsight, coach David Braun would have run the ball.  Down 7-0 and on Northwestern’s eight-yard line, the head football coach decided to be aggressive with 47 seconds left in the first half. Following...

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