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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 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...

Deonte Gibson records a sack against Minnesota. The senior defensive end is a member of the Northwestern Leadership Council, helping set the tone for the team on a week-to-week basis.

Football: Leadership Council sparks Wildcats’ recent winning streak

November 13, 2015

Football Following two decisive, mid-season losses to Michigan and Iowa, the Northwestern football players called a team meeting. The meeting — conducted before practice without the coaches’...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson takes a sack during Saturday's game against Michigan. Thorson completed 13 of 27 passes and threw one interception in the 38-0 loss.

Football: Wildcats collapse against Wolverines, fall 38-0 in conference road opener

October 10, 2015

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Everything unraveled in about 15 seconds. That’s how long it took for Michigan’s Jehu Chesson to run back the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdowns, giving the No. 18...

Freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson reads the defense as he readies to snap the ball. The Cats quarterback has been praised for his poise and ability to communicate with teammates pre-snap.

Football: NU looks to fix mistakes entering Big Ten play

September 28, 2015

The Wildcats are 4-0 entering Big Ten play, but they aren’t perfect. Coach Pat Fitzgerald, whose team climbed to No. 16 in the nation in the Week 5 AP poll, addressed the negatives at his Monday afternoon...

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...

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