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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


Justin Jackson carries the ball in the first half against Michigan State Saturday. The junior ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern silences Michigan State homecoming crowd in 54-40 win

October 15, 2016

Football EAST LANSING, Michigan — Opposing Big Ten schools might want to stop scheduling their homecomings when Northwestern comes to town. For the second time in three weeks, the Wildcats (3-3,...

The Wildcats prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Northwestern has a chance to move to .500 for the first time this season with a win at Michigan State.

Football: Writers ruminate on the Wildcats’ apparent dual identity, chance at bowl

October 13, 2016

Football The Daily’s football writers take a look at where the Wildcats stand as they near the midpoint of their season. Northwestern has now lost to a MAC team (Western Michigan) and an FCS...

Flynn Nagel returns a punt during Northwestern’s Oct. 1 game at Iowa. The sophomore’s return set up the Wildcats at the opposing five-yard line, leading to an early touchdown.

Football: Wildcats look to take road mojo to Michigan State

October 13, 2016

Football Maybe it’s because Ryan Field so often feels like a road venue, its north stands filled with the scarlet of Ohio State or the maize and blue of Michigan. Maybe it’s because conference...

Ifeadi Odenigbo stands over Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard after a sack. The senior defensive end and the rest of Northwestern’s defensive gave up just 3.5 yards-per-carry on the ground in Saturday’s win over Iowa.

Football: Northwestern run defense stands tall against Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Coming into a trip to Iowa, Northwestern fans had every reason to be worried about the run defense. A week before against Nebraska, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1 Big Ten)...

Xavier Washington tries to swat a pass. The junior defensive end has had five tackles through Northwestern's first two games.

Football: Offensive, defensive lines critical to Northwestern’s search for first win

September 17, 2016

Football Senior guard Connor Mahoney had harsh words for the offensive line he captains after Northwestern’s loss to Illinois State last weekend. “We got our butts kicked up front,” he said...

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