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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


Coach David Braun turns Big Ten Network reporter during post-game interview after Northwestern’s win over Minnesota. He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year on Tuesday.

Football: David Braun named Big Ten Coach of the Year

November 28, 2023

Add a major piece of hardware to coach David Braun’s trophy case.  Braun has been named consensus Big Ten Coach of the Year by both coaches and media voters, the conference announced on Tuesday. He...

Football Quiz: How well do you know NU Football?

Football Quiz: How well do you know NU Football?

October 25, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern Football.
Football team celebrates victory.

Andres: Changing game, brutal 2022 schedule will test Northwestern football’s mettle as never before

January 13, 2022

A celebrated Fitzgerald — F. Scott, not Pat — once wrote there are no second acts in American lives.  For 27 years, Northwestern has begged to differ. The Wildcats were among the worst major college...

Pat Fitzgerald watches a play during the Big Ten Championship. Fitzgerald signed a new deal keeping him in Evanston until 2030.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald wins 2020 Dodd Coach of the Year

December 31, 2020

Football Pat FItzgerald has already accomplished a lot in his football career. As a player, he was honored as a two-time Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner and two-time Chuck Bednarik Award winner. He...

Defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz stands on the sidelines. Hankwitz will be retiring at the end of the 2020 season.

Football: Northwestern players reflect on their relationships with DC Mike Hankwitz

December 17, 2020

Football Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz loves trains. For senior linebacker Paddy Fisher, that's the first and most tangible memory that comes to mind of his soon-retiring coach:...

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