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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


Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017

Football What a difference a week can make. Seven days after falling at Duke in the most lopsided non-conference loss of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure, Northwestern (2-1) thrashed Bowling Green...

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...

Garrett Dickerson celebrates after scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the Pinstripe Bowl. The superback is expected to be a leading receiver for the Wildcats this season.

Football: Dickerson could be elixir for experience-lacking receiving corps

July 26, 2017

Football CHICAGO — When the watch list for the Mackey Award, given annually to college football’s best tight end, came out earlier this month, 55 names were on it. Northwestern senior superback...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells at players during last season's game against Illinois State. Fitzgerald discussed a number of offseason topics during Tuesday's Big Ten Media Days.

Football Notebook: Northwestern to begin training camp unusually late

July 26, 2017

Football CHICAGO — Northwestern will be among the last schools in the country to open training camp when it begins Aug. 5, a move made in part because of the University’s academic calendar. Speaking...

Justin Jackson runs with the ball in last season's homecoming game against Indiana. Jackson was named to the watchlist for the 2017 Maxwell Award on Monday.

Football: Jackson, Thorson, Igwebuike named to preseason Player of the Year watchlists

July 10, 2017

Football The preseason hype surrounding Northwestern football expanded Monday to include some of the Wildcats’ biggest stars. Senior running back Justin Jackson and junior quarterback Clayton...

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