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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


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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....

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....

Peyton Ramsey looks to throw. The graduate transfer quarterback finished Saturday's game with 210 yards and two interceptions.

Football: Ramsey struggles as offense turns ball over four times

November 28, 2020

Football On Northwestern’s quest for its first Big Ten West Division title two years ago, Clayton Thorson provided the steady quarterback play needed to knock off then-No. 20 Michigan State in East...

Northwestern’s offensive line prepares to block the opposing defensive lineman. With Rashawn Slater opting out of the season, the Cats will turn to freshman Peter Skoronski to replace him.

Football: Freshman Peter Skoronski looks to fill big shoes as the starting left tackle on an experienced offensive line

October 22, 2020

This offseason, potential first-round pick Rashawn Slater left an enormous hole in the Northwestern offensive line when he chose to opt out of the 2020 season to prepare for the NFL Draft. So when Northwestern’s...

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Writers talk new offense, replacing talent on both sides of the ball

September 30, 2020

Football It has been a whirlwind offseason for Northwestern football, but for the first time since last November, there is a Wildcats game on the calendar for the current month. With a little over...

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Ethan Wiederkehr