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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


Football: Four Northwestern players out for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2015

Four Northwestern players will miss Saturday's game against Minnesota, the team announced Thursday. Offensive linemen Geoff Mogus and Adam DePietro, superback Garrett Dickerson and safety Kyle...

Freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson reads the defense as he readies to snap the ball. The Cats quarterback has been praised for his poise and ability to communicate with teammates pre-snap.

Football: NU looks to fix mistakes entering Big Ten play

September 28, 2015

The Wildcats are 4-0 entering Big Ten play, but they aren’t perfect. Coach Pat Fitzgerald, whose team climbed to No. 16 in the nation in the Week 5 AP poll, addressed the negatives at his Monday afternoon...

Justin Jackson dashes past a pack of Ball State defenders. The sophomore running back set a career high with 184 yards on the ground Saturday.

Football: Wildcats battle through injuries, survive scare by Ball State

September 27, 2015

No. 17 Northwestern (4-0) avoided a major upset by Ball State (2-2) Saturday night at Ryan Field to remain perfect as the team heads into conference play. The Wildcats battled back from a trio of early...

Football: Five Northwestern players injured in first quarter against Ball State

September 26, 2015

Five key Northwestern players exited with injuries during the first quarter of the Wildcats' game against Ball State. Sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike, senior offensive lineman Geoff Mogus and sophomore...

Running back Justin Jackson scampers past the Eastern Illinois defense. Jackson found the end zone for the first time this season Saturday afternoon, contributing to the Wildcats' lopsided victory.

Football: Running backs dominant in Northwestern’s blowout win

September 12, 2015

With a redshirt freshman quarterback and a thin receiving corps, Northwestern entered the season knowing it would need to rely on its rushing game. And if the first two weeks of the season are any indication,...

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