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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's captains enter the field ahead of Sept. 7's Duke game.

Football: New quarterback, downhill running, dominant defense: What to watch for in Northwestern’s Eastern Illinois matchup

September 13, 2024

On the heels of a heartbreaking double overtime defeat last Saturday, Northwestern football returns to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this weekend with a new signal-caller under center. Coach...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch warms up ahead of Northwestern’s Week 2 game against Duke. Lausch was named the Wildcats’ Week 3 starter on Monday.

Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback

September 10, 2024

Northwestern redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch began his Week 3 buildup Monday morning with the same mindset he established as a sophomore on Brother Rice High School’s varsity squad — prepare...

Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka celebrates his sack against Duke Friday night. Saka appeared to seal the victory with a forced fumble, but the call was overturned.

Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke

September 7, 2024

With Northwestern clinging to a late 13-10 lead Friday night in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy trotted out for a two-minute-drill. Not a soul in the temporary...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz attempts to haul in a deep ball against Duke Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Duke 26, Northwestern 20 (2OT)

September 6, 2024

As nightfall, a steady breeze off Lake Michigan and a rambunctious rabbit struck Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Northwestern faced off with a familiar conference foe Friday night — a...

Graduate student tight end Thomas Gordon celebrates a reception in 2022's matchup with the Blue Devils.

Football: Northwestern looks to break multi-year losing streak against Duke in primetime clash

September 5, 2024

When Northwestern took the field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, last September, coach David Braun’s squad was fresh off a commanding 38-7 win over UTEP. Then-No. 21 Duke flipped the...

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