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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


Dan Kubiuk prepares to lead Northwestern out of the tunnel before its home opener against UNLV. The sixth year senior has dealt with multiple catastrophic injuries and has played multiple sports in his career at NU.

Two Achilles tears, three position switches, one sport change and six years later, Dan Kubiuk is Northwestern’s starting punter

October 3, 2019

Football Dan Kubiuk’s journey to Northwestern’s starting punting job is so long and unique, it’s probably best to just let him tell you. “Came in, walked on to the football team as a kicker,...

Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the sideline. The coach said windy conditions at Ryan Field played into his decision-making Saturday.

Football: Wind plays role in Northwestern’s decision-making against Iowa

October 22, 2017

Football Northwestern battled with Iowa on the ground Saturday. But above it, the Wildcats had to contend with an invisible foe — a strong wind that played a large role in coaching decisions throughout...

Clayton Thorson runs with the football. The junior quarterback passed for 192 yards against the Hawkeyes.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 17, Iowa 10 (OT)

October 21, 2017

Football What Northwestern and Iowa lacked in offense, they made up for in overtime excitement. The Wildcats (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) edged the Hawkeyes (4-3, 1-3) 17-10 in their first overtime game since...

Charlie Kuhbander kicks. The freshman kicker knocked in three field goals and four extra points in Maryland last week.

Football: Settling into Wildcats’ starting kicker role, Kuhbander exudes confidence

October 19, 2017

Football In high school, Charlie Kuhbander gained notoriety for launching a 60-yard kick — blindfolded. But in college, he appears to have a more mundane goal: Make every kick he attempts. “Every...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior ran for 18 yards against Duke, the smallest single-game output of his career.

Football: Northwestern overwhelmed in 41-17 loss to Duke as defense unravels

September 9, 2017

Football DURHAM, N.C. — There was a moment in Saturday’s beatdown at Duke when Northwestern’s defense incorrectly thought it had too many men on the field and ran its 11th man off. It was...

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