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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

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Football Preview: Northwestern offense looks to talented running back room

August 25, 2022

After cycling through three quarterbacks in 2021 and posting 16.6 points per game, a Big Ten worst, Northwestern enters the 2022 season with a lot of question marks and some positional strength.  There’s...

Player in black jersey calls out defensive alignment in night game.

Football: Self-proclaimed “team nerd” Sam Gerak casts long shadow after five successful years on Northwestern offensive line

November 5, 2021

Senior center Sam Gerak’s favorite on-field moment in a Northwestern uniform conjures adjectives that could accurately summarize his career: efficient, cerebral, successful. With 4:02 remaining in...

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Football: Historic senior class looking for Senior Day upset against Iowa

November 4, 2021

When Northwestern’s current class of seniors graduates, their accomplishments will attest to a group that achieved historic success on the field. The class was the Wildcats’ first to win Big Ten West...

Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
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Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

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Football: After offensive success against Ohio, Northwestern prepares for test of Nebraska’s defense

September 30, 2021

Football Northwestern’s offense hit on all cylinders last Saturday against Ohio. The running backs rushed for 373 yards and averaged 7.3 yards per carry, reaching the end zone four times....

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