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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


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

Rapid Recap: No. 21 Duke 38, Northwestern 14

September 16, 2023

A week removed from a 38-7 trouncing of UTEP, Northwestern walked into Wallace Wade Stadium as double-digit underdogs on Saturday, looking to shock No. 21 Duke and put the college football world on notice. Although...

Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant looks to evade the rush at Rutgers. Bryant threw for 116 yards on 11 completions against UTEP last weekend.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern prepares for Durham duel at No. 21 Duke

September 14, 2023

With the weight of a 12-game losing streak finally lifted off the program’s shoulders, Northwestern entered the week gearing up for its final test before Big Ten West play commences. Although the...

Northwestern players block and run routes on offense against Rutgers. NU’s offensive line and tight end play were key in the 38-7 win over UTEP.

Football: Top performances by NU O-Line and Tight Ends versus UTEP will be even more important against Duke

September 14, 2023

In a 31-point win over UTEP that left interim head coach David Braun smiling and speechless meant one thing — Northwestern (1-1, 0-1 Big Ten) clicked on all cylinders last Saturday. The Wildcats second...

Mascot in purple jersey poses on a football field.

Football: Varnes: Last non-conference matchup carries massive implications for Northwestern football

September 21, 2022

Coach Pat Fitzgerald stepped to the podium last Saturday tasked with addressing the how’s and why’s of Northwestern’s seemingly improbable one-score loss to Southern Illinois.  He credited the...

Players in purple uniforms celebrate a big play on a football field.

Football: Jaheem Joseph and Garnett Hollis Jr. step up in first career starts amidst injured secondary

September 14, 2022

Poised and patient, Northwestern junior defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. waited in the end zone. When the ball slipped out of Duke wide receiver Eli Pancol’s hands, Hollis sprung into action. After...

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