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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


Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg throws a pass against Rutgers on Sept. 13. Northwestern’s defense will have its hands full with the multi-talented quarterback Saturday.

Football: NU to have hands full with Penn State’s Hackenberg

September 25, 2014

Listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 234 pounds, Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg is the kind of quarterback prospective that coaches dream of having. But Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats'...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian and the rest of the Wildcats offense have struggled to move the ball this season. Siemian is averaging only 5.58 yards per pass attempt and has thrown three interceptions to two touchdowns.

Football: Fitzgerald, Siemian address passing game

September 22, 2014

With an underwhelming 1-2 on the season and the team’s offense sputtering, senior quarterback Trevor Siemian’s play has come under scrutiny. Siemian has completed a respectable 59.1 percent of...

Football: Defense continues turnover-filled start to 2013 season

September 9, 2013

After pitching a near-perfect first half against Syracuse on Saturday night, Northwestern's defense let down its guard on the opening drive in the third quarter. Fresh out of the locker room, the Orange...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark runs in the open field against Minnesota. Mark’s usage is at a career high so far this season.

Football: Wildcats look to make November push after bye week

November 7, 2012

For Northwestern to come away with a win against Michigan ­on this weekend — at least an 11-point favorite according to many sportsbooks — its top performers will need to play best games of the season. However,...

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