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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


Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 43-40 victory over No. 18 Notre Dame

November 16, 2014

Gameday 1. It’s OK to overreact a little... I mean, what a game. Not only was Northwestern good again, Northwestern was fun again. Even the Wildcats’ more competitive losses this season were...

Northwestern players celebrate with sophomore kicker Jack Mitchell after Mitchell hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime to beat No. 18 Notre Dame 43-40. It was Mitchell's third field goal of more than 40 yards on the day.

Football: Northwestern defeats Notre Dame in overtime with game-winning field goal

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Once the kick left his foot, Jack Mitchell had no doubt. “I looked up and I knew it was in right away,” the sophomore kicker said after the game, “so I started...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian runs in for a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Siemian looked as mobile as he has all season, throwing for 284 yards and running for 32 in Northwestern's 43-40 victory over No. 18 Notre Dame.

Football: Wildcats’ offense leads the way to biggest win of the season

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Northwestern had its most roller-coaster offensive performance of the season Saturday in its 43-40 win over No. 18 Notre Dame. The Wildcats overcame freshman running...

Jack Mitchell kicks one of his three field goals of at least 40 yards in Northwestern's 43-40 win over No. 18 Notre Dame. Mitchell's final boot, a 41-yarder, gave the Wildcats the win in overtime.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 43, No. 18 Notre Dame 40

November 15, 2014

Gameday The good: Northwestern’s offense finally looked like a real offense, in both scheme and results, in NU’s 43-40 win over Notre Dame. The Wildcats were finally able to make some big plays...

Junior defensive end Deonte Gibson pressures Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson in the first half. Golson's pass was intercepted by Anthony Walker and returned to the Notre Dame 4-yard line, setting Northwestern up for an easy touchdown.

Halftime Reaction: Notre Dame 27, Northwestern 23

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Northwestern played one of its best halves of the season, but it could have been even better if not for some self-inflicted wounds. The Wildcats got a big stop on defense...

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