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

Dean Lowry brings down the ball carrier in last season’s game against Iowa. The senior defensive end has steadily progressed by adding weight in each of his years at Northwestern.

Football: Lowry’s added bulk pays off on field

November 5, 2015

Football Dean Lowry doesn’t talk about himself very often. When asked about his individual performance, it’s not uncommon for the 6-foot-6 defensive end to respond with a statement about the team. ...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson flips a short pass during Northwesterns 30-28 win over Nebraska. Thorson completed only 13/28 passes but threw a key touchdown pass to Dan Vitale in the fourth quarter.

Northwestern earns bowl eligibility with wild win against Nebraska

October 24, 2015

Football LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a game full of serious mishaps and big plays, Northwestern (6-2, 2-2- Big Ten) executed in all three phases and beat conference rival Nebraska (3-5, 1-3) Saturday. The...

Senior cornerback Nick VanHoose brings down a Nebraska player with some help from sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike. VanHooses interception-return touchdown in the second quarter was one of Northwesterns key plays in a 30-28 victory.

Football: Seniors Nick VanHoose, Dean Lowry lead the way as defense returns to form

October 24, 2015

Football LINCOLN, Nebraska — Despite a wacky day from the offense, Northwestern pulled out a hard-fought win on the road thanks in part to a return to normalcy from the defense. The Wildcats lost...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern does just enough to beat Nebraska

October 24, 2015

Northwestern beat Nebraska 30-28 in Lincoln on Saturday. Here’s the good and the bad from the key victory. What went right: NU’s defense bent but didn’t break, allowing 26 points (Nebraska scored...

Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr. dives into the end zone for a touchdown. The Hawkeyes gashed the Wildcats on the ground, rushing for 294 yards.

Football: Wildcats suffer second straight blowout, fall to Hawkeyes 40-10

October 17, 2015

Northwestern's uniforms resembled the 1995 Wildcats, but the 2015 team's performance Saturday certainly didn't call to mind its Rose-Bowl predecessor. No. 20 NU (5-2, 1-2 Big Ten) played as flat as...

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