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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


Coco Azema snags his first interception of the season. The freshman safety was one of three Wildcats with an interception.

Football: JR Pace, Northwestern secondary dominate Maryland in 43-3 win

October 24, 2020

Football In 2019, Northwestern’s secondary gave up 200 or more receiving yards eight times. So when one of the leaders of the unit — safety Travis Whillock — opted out of the 2020 season, it...

Blake Gallagher makes a tackle on an Iowa runner. The junior linebacker led the team with 10 tackles.

Football: Northwestern’s defense wears down in loss to Iowa

October 26, 2019

With a defense asked to carry as much weight as Northwestern’s is right now, injuries are going to take their toll. With sophomore Trevor Kent and junior Earnest Brown IV both missing from the defensive...

J.R. Pace and Paddy Fisher combine to make a tackle. Pace finished with six tackles while Fisher added seven more.

Football: Northwestern falls flat in shutout loss to Iowa

October 26, 2019

The 33-yard pass tipped off Riley Lees fingers, and after the junior wide receiver fell to the ground empty handed, he slapped the turf four times. Last week against Ohio State, Lees did the exact same...

JR Pace surveys the field. The junior safety is a big part of the Wildcats’ strong pass defense.

Football: Pace, Whillock as steady as ever in Northwestern’s defensive backfield

October 17, 2019

Football With his team leading 7-3 late in the first half on Sept. 28, Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan decided to take a shot down the field. Coan was looking for Quintez Cephus, the star receiver...

Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

Football: Northwestern’s secondary, banged up yet again, faces trial by fire

September 26, 2019

Prior to the start of the season, Trae Williams expressed his excitement that Northwestern’s secondary was finally fully healthy after being consistently banged up the last two years. With juniors...

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