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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach of Northwestern football said the Wildcats’ limited practice opportunities are key for helping NU prepare for their season opener against Maryland on Oct. 24.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald happy to be back on the practice field

October 7, 2020

Football After a summer in which the Big Ten football season was both postponed and restarted, coach Pat Fitzgerald feels like Northwestern’s return to practice is a victory. “I kind of feel...

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Writers talk new offense, replacing talent on both sides of the ball

September 30, 2020

Football It has been a whirlwind offseason for Northwestern football, but for the first time since last November, there is a Wildcats game on the calendar for the current month. With a little over...

Rashawn Slater (70) prepares for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Slater became the first Northwestern player to opt out of the 2020 season.

Football: Rashawn Slater opts out of 2020 season, declares for 2021 NFL Draft

August 20, 2020

Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is opting out of the 2020 season and will declare for the 2021 NFL draft. In light of the Big Ten postponing its football season to the spring, Slater chose...

Pat Fitzgerald speaks at a podium. Northwestern released its depth chart on Monday.

Football Notebook: First two-deep depth chart of the season released

August 28, 2019

Football Northwestern released its first depth chart of the season Monday, with a starter named at every position except one: quarterback. Coach Pat Fitzgerald had stated throughout the summer...

Foster Revival practices in the basement of their Foster Street home. The group, made up of Northwestern football players, began last year after a spontaneous search for the video game “Rock Band.”

NU football rock band Foster Revival learns to keep rhythm on and off the field

May 8, 2019

A year ago, SESP juniors Cam Kolwich and Riley Lees and Medill junior Jake Saunders jumped into a car for an impromptu Walmart trip after a nostalgic craving to play the video game “Rock Band” —...

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