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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


Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson sits up after taking a hit Friday. Thorson struggled as Northwestern lost the Outback Bowl 45-6 to Tennessee.

Football: Outback Bowl blowout brings ‘disappointing’ end to Northwestern’s season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Friday could have been an exclamation point on a historic season, a celebration of one of the greatest teams in Northwestern history. Instead, the Outback Bowl was a...

Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy, awarded to the winner of the NU-Illinois rivalry game, after beating Illinois 24-14. The Wildcats improved to 10 wins for just the fourth time in program history.

Football: Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains. "He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat...

Deonte Gibson runs upfield. The senior defensive end has been a key contributor on and off the field for Northwestern with his production and leadership.

Football: Senior Gibson stands out as team leader, dynamic player

November 23, 2015

Football In his senior season, defensive end Deonte Gibson has made his mark. Gibson celebrated a season-best performance against Wisconsin on Saturday, earning Big Ten co-defensive Player of...

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...

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