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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 players study a play on the field. The Cats had their first bye week of the season this week.

Football: Northwestern looks to make the most of its unplanned bye week

December 5, 2020

Football The 2020 Big Ten schedule release on September 19 showed the season would be a sprint for teams, not a marathon — eight regular season games in eight weeks, a ninth intra-conference contest...

Cam Porter scores a touchdown. His was one of only two NU trips to the end zone against Michigan State.

Football: Missed opportunities plague No. 8 Northwestern in loss to Michigan State

November 28, 2020

Football Not many people expected a team that was outscored 73-7 in its last two games to upset the No. 8 team in the country. But that is exactly what happened on Saturday night in East Lansing....

Earnest Brown IV rushes after the passer. The senior defensive lineman has 3.5 tackles for loss so far this season.

Football: Eku Leota and Earnest Brown both shining for Northwestern defense

November 27, 2020

Football After Northwestern’s victory against Wisconsin Saturday, a 17-7 demolition in which the Wildcats forced a season-high 5 turnovers, senior defensive end Earnest Brown IV singled out one...

Warren: It’s time to treat Northwestern with the respect it has earned as one of the Big Ten’s best

Warren: It’s time to treat Northwestern with the respect it has earned as one of the Big Ten’s best

November 22, 2020

Football The narrative of Northwestern as the perennial Big Ten underdog, as the little engine that could, as a fun-but-not-real contender, as intelligent yet physically underwhelming, as a cute Cinderella...

Chris Bergin celebrates following a big play. The Northwestern defense forced five turnovers on the day.

Football: No. 19 Northwestern upsets No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7, takes Big Ten West lead

November 21, 2020

Football Heading into Saturday’s matchup, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 19 Northwestern ranked first and second in the country in defensive efficiency. On a cold night at Ryan Field, the Big Ten...

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