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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


Drake Anderson gets tackled short of the goal line on a two-point conversion attempt. The Wildcats were 0-for-2 on such plays in their loss Saturday in Madison.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald is an analytics believer, which explains what happened Saturday

September 28, 2019

Football MADISON, Wis. — The play call that drove Northwestern fans crazy against Wisconsin goes back to a rainy Saturday in Boston at the end of February. At the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference...

Riley Lees chases down a Wisconsin linebacker Noah Burks, who scored on a 68-yard pick six. Northwestern's offense turned the ball over three times and struggled throughout the day.

Football: Northwestern’s offense nearly outscored by Wisconsin’s defense in ugly showing

September 28, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — Northwestern became the first team to score in the first half against Wisconsin this season. That was about it for bright spots, save for a few moments in the fourth quarter when the...

Hunter Johnson gets sacked. The sophomore quarterback finished with 59 yards on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s offense struggles in 24-15 loss against No. 8 Wisconsin

September 28, 2019

MADISON, Wis. — In the first half of Saturday’s matchup between Northwestern and Wisconsin, the two teams were trying to pay homage to those who came before them: donning throwback uniforms and playing...

Michigan State's Joe Bachie tackles redshirt freshman Drake Anderson. Anderson led the Wildcats with 91 rushing yards.

Football: Northwestern’s offense continues to look lifeless in ugly loss to Michigan State

September 21, 2019

Football Just five minutes into the game and with Northwestern already trailing by a touchdown, the special teams unit created the play the Wildcats needed to give their offense new life. Sophomore...

Hunter Johnson runs with the football. The sophomore quarterback threw for one touchdown and ran for another.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 30, UNLV 14

September 14, 2019

Football It took almost 53 minutes for Northwestern to score its first points against Stanford. The Wildcats needed less than three minutes Saturday to reach the endzone against UNLV. With five...

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