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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


Anthony Walker (18) makes a tackle against Wisconsin. Walker was recently named first-team all-Big Ten, and some of his teammates say he deserves an All-American nod.

Football: Anthony Walker looks ahead after making first team All-Big Ten

December 5, 2015

Football Even after a standout season, linebacker Anthony Walker doesn’t take any credit for making first team All-Big Ten. Instead, it’s the defense’s award, he said. “I’ll take...

Several Wildcats defenders team up to bring down Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale. Northwestern's defense, and its defensive line in particular, carried the team in Saturday's 13-7 win.

Football: Defensive line proves vital in Saturday’s win against Wisconsin

November 21, 2015

Football MADISON, Wis. — In the Wildcats' penultimate game of the regular season, the defensive line did not disappoint. Northwestern’s pass rush in particular helped the Cats to their 13-7...

Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall contests a Wisconsin pass late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. The Wildcats stopped the Badgers short of the end zone to preserve the 13-7 victory.

Football: Northwestern beats Wisconsin thanks to defense, overturned touchdowns

November 21, 2015

Football MADISON, Wis. — Once again, the game came down to the final seconds for Northwestern. The No. 20 Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) weathered a wild one to beat the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers...

Clayton Thorson looks back at the sideline as the offense waits to snap the ball. The redshirt freshman quarterback will have to deal with a loud crowd on the road in Wisconsin, similar to the ones at Michigan and Nebraska.

Football: Northwestern to battle crowd, defense in Top 25 matchup Saturday

November 16, 2015

The No. 18 Wildcats (8-2, 4-2 Big Ten) will have their hands full this weekend when they travel to Madison to face No. 25 Wisconsin (8-2, 5-1) in a top-25 matchup. The Wisconsin defense and the Badgers’...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern pulls off 21-14 win against Purdue despite problems

November 14, 2015

Gameday In a game expected to be easy for Northwestern, the No. 18 Wildcats (8-2, 4-2) struggled to pull together their 21-14 senior day win against Purdue (2-8, 1-5). What went right: For...

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