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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


Freshman running back Justin Jackson eludes Minnesota defenders on one of his 23 carries Saturday. Despite Northwestern’s loss, Jackson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, becoming the third straight Wildcats player to win the award.

Football: Jackson wins award, depth chart shaken up before Homecoming game

October 13, 2014

For the third consecutive week, a Northwestern player was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. This time it was running back Justin Jackson, who impressed last week against Minnesota by rushing...

FRESH LOOK Northwestern’s Homecoming uniforms, unveiled Monday, feature a “gothic” black and gold design. The uniforms also include ivy imagery on the jersey and pants and The Arch is pictured on the helmets.

Football: Fitzgerald, players talk Minnesota prep, Northwestern debuts Homecoming uniforms

October 6, 2014
Northwestern unveiled new uniforms and coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed the team's preparation for Minnesota at his weekly news conference.
Redshirt freshman Godwin Igwebuike was Saturday's star, intercepting three Wisconsin passes, including two in the fourth quarter.

Football: Igwebuike, Jackson lead Northwestern over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 4, 2014

Northwestern’s mid-season renaissance continues. In their conference home opener, the Wildcats (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) stretched their win streak to three with an upset victory over No. 17 Wisconsin (3-2,...

A week after facing a pass-happy Penn State, Northwestern will meet run-powered Wisconsin on Saturday. Badgers running back Melvin Gordon, one of the country’s best backs, carried 22 times for 172 yards against the Wildcats in last year’s matchup.

Football: Wisconsin running game poses new challenge for stout Northwestern defense

October 3, 2014
Coming off its best performance of the season, Northwestern's defense faces an even tougher test this week as Wisconsin comes to town.

Football: Fitzgerald offers ample areas for improvement at weekly news conference

September 29, 2014
At his weekly news conference Monday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said despite Saturday's blowout win, Northwestern is suffering from immaturity and failing to do the little things.
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