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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: Defensive tackle Tyler Lancaster primed for a breakout year

September 24, 2015

Everyone saw the play. It was the opening drive against Stanford, second and 9 at the Northwestern 13 with the Cardinal driving down the field seemingly at will. The play call was a wide receiver reverse,...

Junior defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo fights through a blocker to get to Eastern Illinois’ quarterback. The lineman has been a catalyst for Northwestern’s early defensive improvement.

Football: Depth, leadership contribute to Wildcats’ defensive dominance

September 24, 2015

Don’t look now, but Northwestern has the best defense in the country. The No. 17 Wildcats rank first in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 5.3 points per game. They also lead the nation in opponent...

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

September 23, 2015

Stop giving Justin Jackson the ball. Yes, the sophomore running back is the best player on Northwestern’s football team and yes, the Wildcats needed to keep it on the ground to grind out a close win...

A new Northwestern Wildcats application launched Wednesday, giving fans a more interactive way to experience games.  The application will be fully functional before Saturday's game against Stanford University.

Smartphone application, tailgate food trucks debut this football season

September 5, 2015

Wildcat fans now have a new smartphone application and weekly food trucks to look forward to this football season. And if they’re lucky, they could even score a photograph with coach Pat Fitzgerald. The...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald released the team's first depth chart Monday, listing redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson as quarterback.

Football: Positional battles resolved on opening week depth chart

August 31, 2015

Position battles on both sides of the ball were resolved Monday with the release of Northwestern's depth chart for its first game of the season against No. 21 Stanford on Saturday. The depth chart ended...

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