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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


Sophomore defensive back Braden Turner dives on a loose ball against Penn State on Saturday. After Turner recovered sophomore linebacker Brayden Brus’ forced fumble, the ‘Cats took a 3-0 lead.

Football: Northwestern’s special teamers jolt first half effort against No. 6 Penn State

October 1, 2023

In the buildup to No. 6 Penn State’s Saturday trip to Ryan Field, Nittany Lions’ coach James Franklin turned down the music in University Park to simulate the environment his team would encounter at...

Sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch is tackled. Northwestern fell victim to a 31-point second-half burst from No. 6 Penn State on Saturday in a 41-13 defeat.

Football: Northwestern still searching for four full quarters of football, falls victim to second-half surge from No. 6 Penn State

October 1, 2023

Northwestern interim head coach David Braun got exactly what he wanted against No. 6 Penn State: a fast start. Senior kicker Jack Olsen’s opening squib kick on Saturday threw the Nittany Lions for...

Cam Porter gets tackled by a Penn State defender. As a result of its offensive line struggles, the ‘Cats offense was unable to gain momentum in their 41-13 loss to No. 6 Penn State.

Rapid Recap: No. 6 Penn State 41, Northwestern 13

September 30, 2023

Coming off a second half rally against Minnesota last week, Northwestern hoped to shock the football world as it hosted No. 6 Penn State on Saturday. The two teams started off slow offensively, each...

Coaches in black shirts talk to football players in purple jerseys on the sideline.

Football: Why is Northwestern football floundering? Five trends that explain the Wildcats’ abysmal start to 2022

October 14, 2022

In a matter of weeks, Northwestern went from becoming the first team in college football to beat a Power Five team to plummeting in the conference standings.  The Wildcats’ season-opening 31-28 win...

An illustration of a football player on a moped

Contradicting rumors, NU athletes purchase their own mopeds

October 21, 2021

Despite a common misconception among Northwestern students, most athletes purchase mopeds themselves, Weinberg junior and women’s soccer player Rowan Lapi said. However, student-athletes on full athletic...

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