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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


Drew Luckenbaugh is lifted up by his teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime Saturday. Luckenbaugh made his first two career field goal in Northwestern's win.

Football: Luckenbaugh steps up, hits game-winner to beat Nebraska

October 13, 2018

Football Drew Luckenbaugh lined up for his first career field goal attempt with less than a minute to go in the third quarter of Northwestern’s home matchup against Nebraska on Saturday. The redshirt...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells at players during last season's game against Illinois State. Fitzgerald discussed a number of offseason topics during Tuesday's Big Ten Media Days.

Football Notebook: Northwestern to begin training camp unusually late

July 26, 2017

Football CHICAGO — Northwestern will be among the last schools in the country to open training camp when it begins Aug. 5, a move made in part because of the University’s academic calendar. Speaking...

Justin Jackson tries to keep his balance. The junior running back and the Wildcats failed to take advantage of several opportunities in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota.

Football: Missed opportunities leave Wildcats empty-handed in Minnesota

November 20, 2016

Football MINNEAPOLIS — When junior linebacker Anthony Walker stripped Minnesota kick returner Jalen Myrick to give Northwestern, then trailing 15-6, the ball at the Golden Gophers’ 21-yard line...

Senior kicker Jack Mitchell takes aim at a 33-yard field goal late in Saturday’s loss to Ohio State. Northwestern kicked a late field goal in the red zone on its last possession with the ball in the 24-20 loss.

Football: Difficult late fourth-down decision ends up moot for Northwestern in Columbus

October 30, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — With less than four minutes left in Saturday’s game against No. 6 Ohio State, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a choice to make. Northwestern (4-4, 3-2 Big Ten) trailed the...

Clayton Thorson watches from the ground. The sophomore led Northwestern to a near-upset of No. 6 Ohio State.

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 24, Northwestern 20

October 29, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s contest against No. 6 Ohio State as heavy underdogs and, despite a slow start, kept the game exciting until the closing minutes. But after walking...

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