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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

Ifeadi Odenigbo lines up across from the offense. The senior defensive end will be called upon to fill the shoes left by Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson after tallying four tackles for loss in 2015.

Football: Defensive line adjusts to life without Dean Lowry, Deonte Gibson

April 13, 2016

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s stout defensive line was a huge part of a defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game. If the Wildcats’ front line wants to continue...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson celebrates in the end zone following his second rushing touchdown of the season. Thorson also threw for a score in Northwesterns 41-0 win.

Northwestern rolls past Eastern Illinois for 41-0 blowout victory

September 12, 2015

Last week it was sophomore Kyle Queiro sliding out of bounds after an interception to seal a Northwestern upset victory over Stanford. This Saturday it was junior Matthew Harris streaking down the opposite...

Running back Warren Long leaps over diving Eastern Illinois defenders. The junior would finish with 72 rushing yards on the day, contributing to the Wildcats dominant offensive performance.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern clobbers Eastern Illinois 41-0

September 12, 2015

Northwestern looked like a top-flight team Saturday, silencing questions about whether last week’s win against then-No. 21 Stanford was merely a fluke. After notching a field goal on the opening...

Junior defensive end Deonte Gibson lunges at a Michigan ball-handler. When not battling injuries, Gibson has provided steady play on the defensive line during his three years on the field for Northwestern.

Football: Deonte Gibson staying focused despite persistent injuries

November 14, 2014

Deonte Gibson needed a change. After wearing No. 98 for his first two seasons on the field at Northwestern, he switched to No. 13 this year in part to move on from a five-win season and in part to forget...

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 48-7 loss to Iowa

November 3, 2014

1. Northwestern needs to play from ahead This concept is one that can sometimes be overused in football analysis — teams that get leads tend to win more and do better because, well, better teams get...

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