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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


Defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo and the Northwestern defense could have their hands full with Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk,a dual-threat quarterback in his first season as a starter.

Football: Against Blue Devils’ Sirk, Wildcats stare down a great unknown

September 17, 2015

Thomas Sirk is Duke’s starting quarterback heading into the Blue Devils’ matchup Saturday with No. 23 Northwestern, and that’s about all the Wildcats know about the recently promoted junior. Sirk...

Junior Matt Frazier and senior Brandon Vitabile prepare for the snap. Strength and conditioning is of extra importance to Northwestern’s undersized offensive line.

Football: Out of sight, Hooten transforms the Wildcats’ roster

April 21, 2015

Football Jay Hooten is the man behind the scenes. The director of football performance isn’t easy to spot on the sideline because he does most of his work off the field. He’s in charge of overseeing...

Anthony Walker wraps up a ballcarrier and forces a fumble. The redshirt freshman linebacker will play a more prominent role in Northwestern’s defense next season.

Football: Wildcats’ defense takes shape in final spring practice

April 14, 2015

Football Northwestern wrapped up its spring practice schedule Saturday, and despite some uncertainties on the defensive side of the ball the Wildcats feel good about their stop unit ahead of training...

Justin Jackson cuts away from the sideline during Northwestern's loss to Illinois last Saturday. After a stellar freshman season, the running back is a key part of the Wildcats' future in 2015 and beyond.

Football: Looking ahead to the 2015 season

December 2, 2014

A second-straight season without a bowl game is disappointing, but despite having the same record, Northwestern’s 2014 campaign wasn’t as bad as 2013’s. A talented defense kept the Wildcats competitive...

Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah carries for several of his 107 second-half yards in Saturday's win over Northwestern. Abdullah and the Cornhuskers outscored the Wildcats 24-0 after halftime and outgained NU in yards 244-28.

Football: Wildcats collapse after halftime on both sides of the ball

October 19, 2014

Just before halftime, with the score tied, Northwestern broke a pair of big plays to find itself with a first down at the Nebraska 13-yard line. But after two incompletions and a short rush, the Wildcats...

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