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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


Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016

Football Even after injuries to three-of-four preseason starters, Northwestern’s secondary can still claim to be the best unit of the Wildcats’ defense. First, junior cornerback Keith Watkins...

Garrett Dickerson punches in Northwestern’s first touchdown of the game. The Wildcats would go on to score two more long touchdowns en route to their first win of the season.

Football: Northwestern shakes off poor start, defeats Duke for first win

September 18, 2016

Football After a pair of nail-biting losses, Northwestern let its fans breath easy in the final minutes of its 24-13 win over Duke on Saturday night. A big passing day from sophomore quarterback...

Pat Fitzgerald shouts during Northwestern’s game against Illinois State. If the Wildcats fall to Duke, it will be their first 0-3 start since 1992.

Football: Writers Ruminate on Northwestern’s 0-2 start

September 15, 2016

Football 1. The Wildcats are coming off one of their best seasons in program history but now find themselves off to a sluggish 0-2 start. What has been the biggest change from a year ago that has...

Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016

Football The NFL draft will be held this Thursday through Saturday in Chicago, and defensive end Dean Lowry and superback Dan Vitale each have a good chance of hearing their name called. Writers Max...

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