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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


Quarterback Clayton Thorson and receiver Flynn Nagel will be among the most important parts of the Wildcats' offense in 2018.

Football: Full 2018 season preview, including positional breakdowns and record predictions

August 20, 2018

Football It's almost here: The opening night of Northwestern's 2018 football season is less than two weeks away. While coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats prepare to build upon their 10-3 season...

Ben Skowronek lines up for a play. The sophomore receiver has emerged as Northwestern’s top threat on the outside this season.

Football: Confident Skowronek emerges as Thorson’s favorite receiving target

November 16, 2017

Football Asked at Big Ten Media Days in July about his relationship with receiver Ben Skowronek, Clayton Thorson said they’d “gotten close.” Thorson wasn’t kidding. Not only had the duo...

Flynn Nagel steps out of bounds. The junior receiver caught the final go-ahead touchdown in Northwestern's win over Michigan State on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern makes huge plays in third overtime to upset No. 16 Michigan State

October 28, 2017

Football After 60 minutes of regulation couldn’t break the deadlock between Northwestern and Michigan State and two overtimes were similarly unhelpful in determining a victor, the Wildcats finally...

Riley Lees takes on a tackler. The redshirt freshman receiver matched a career high with three catches against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern’s receivers look to build on Maryland performance

October 19, 2017

Football While senior running back Justin Jackson was busy breaking Northwestern’s all-time career rushing record in last weekend’s win over Maryland, another group of players quietly found its...

Northwestern's offensive line prepares for a snap in last year's game against Iowa. Jared Thomas has helped stabilize what Pat Fitzgerald has called a "fluid" unit.

Football Notebook: Thomas takes advantage of opportunity, but remains understated

August 17, 2017

Football KENOSHA, Wis. — A week ago, near the outset of fall camp, coach Pat Fitzgerald said Jared Thomas was given an opportunity. Thomas, it seems, has made good use of that opportunity. The...

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