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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


Redshirt sophomore cornerback Evan Smith defends a red-zone pass against Indiana Saturday. Smith tallied five tackles and one pass breakup in a 41-24 loss to the Hoosiers.

Football: Northwestern’s defense struggles in 41-24 loss to No. 23 Indiana

October 6, 2024

While Northwestern’s first four games were riddled with offensive inconsistencies and miscues, the defense more than held up its end of the bargain during its opening month. Under first-year defense...

Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes to the outside against No. 23 Indiana Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Indiana 41, Northwestern 24

October 5, 2024

In his Monday press conference, coach David Braun said having a bye week allowed his squad to get “as close to full strength as possible.” Northwestern entered Saturday’s action with a daunting task...

Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference home opener vs. No. 23 Indiana

October 3, 2024

Cats Corner is back for another episode, and the Gameday team is here to preview Northwestern’s conference home opener against No. 23 Indiana on Saturday. The ’Cats will be going up against Curt Cignetti,...

Graduate student defensive lineman Jaylen Pate lines up ahead of a snap against Eastern Illinois Sept. 14.

Football: Northwestern’s Jaylen Pate finds fuel in his process, strives for consistency

October 1, 2024

During the early stages of his college football career, Jaylen Pate had thoughts of walking away from the game entirely.  A then-freshman defensive end at Wyoming, Pate put in the effort on the practice...

Northwestern huddles before a play against Eastern Illinois.

Football: Curt Cignetti has turned No. 23 Indiana into a resurgent force ahead of Northwestern matchup

October 1, 2024

In recent years, Indiana football has been the doormat of the Big Ten. The Hoosiers have posted 2-10, 4-8 and 3-9 records in the last three seasons, which led former coach Tom Allen to part ways with the...

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