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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


Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek (1) sings the NU fight song with fans after the Wildcats' 23-20 win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Cats' have now improved their record to 8-3.

Northwestern survives late-game rally to beat Michigan State

November 17, 2012

Northwestern put its late-game demons to rest today with a 23-20 win over Michigan State. The Wildcats forced four consecutive incompletions on the Spartans' last drive of the fourth quarter to preserve...

Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi will help the Wildcats’ defense try to stop Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell on Saturday. Bell leads the Big Ten in rushing with 124.9 yards per game for the Spartans.

Football: Wildcats’ defense to be tested by tricky Spartans

November 15, 2012

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is known for having a couple of tricks up his sleeves. Two years ago, the Spartans beat Notre Dame on a fake field goal in overtime and, nearly a month later, pulled...

Cornerback Nick VanHoose and the Wildcats are using the bye to heal and “win this week academically.” VanHoose is nursing a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Iowa contest.

Football: Bye week still hard work for Northwestern

October 30, 2012

For the first time since Aug. 20, Northwestern players woke up Monday morning knowing they won't be playing Saturday. This is the Wildcats' annual bye week, and although NU doesn't have a game, the...

Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian throws the ball to sophomore Christian Jones. Siemian finished 15-of-35 passing and failed to connect on several deep throws.

Football: Game-winning play eludes Northwestern against Nebraska

October 20, 2012

Most one-point games come down to one play. On Saturday, Northwestern failed to make the one play necessary to beat Nebraska. The Wildcats had plenty of opportunities: three turnovers, numerous close...

Sophomore quarterback Trevor Siemian faces a difficult test with Penn State's defense, especially its vaunted linebacking corps.

Football: Wildcats seek vengeance against Nittany Lions

October 5, 2012

This has been quite an odd week of preparations for Northwestern. The Wildcats usually know conference opponents pretty well after seeing them on a regular basis on film and the field. However, this...

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