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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


FRESH LOOK Northwestern’s Homecoming uniforms, unveiled Monday, feature a “gothic” black and gold design. The uniforms also include ivy imagery on the jersey and pants and The Arch is pictured on the helmets.

Football: Fitzgerald, players talk Minnesota prep, Northwestern debuts Homecoming uniforms

October 6, 2014
Northwestern unveiled new uniforms and coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed the team's preparation for Minnesota at his weekly news conference.
Running back Justin Jackson was Northwestern's best offensive player Saturday. The freshman rushed for 162 yards on 33 carries in the Cats' 20-14 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 20-14 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 5, 2014

1. You need a two-dimensional offense to beat Northwestern’s defense It feels strange to say it after Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 259 yards, but Northwestern’s run defense was pretty good...

Redshirt freshman Godwin Igwebuike was Saturday's star, intercepting three Wisconsin passes, including two in the fourth quarter.

Football: Igwebuike, Jackson lead Northwestern over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 4, 2014

Northwestern’s mid-season renaissance continues. In their conference home opener, the Wildcats (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) stretched their win streak to three with an upset victory over No. 17 Wisconsin (3-2,...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 20, No. 17 Wisconsin 14

October 4, 2014

What went right: Saturday marked Northwestern's first home win over a ranked opponent since 2010. The Wildcats won the turnover battle, forcing four turnovers while protecting the ball on offense,...

Junior superback Dan Vitale reigns in a Trevor Siemian pass for Northwestern's only touchdown of the first half.

Halftime reaction: Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 0

October 4, 2014

Northwestern ​played physical at the point of attack​.​ Other than a 58-yard run by No. 17 Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon in the first quarter, the NU defense contained the Badgers' rushing attack....

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