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

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...

Northwestern junior offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan and graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant. Bryant threw for 396 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ win against Minnesota last Saturday.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern welcomes strong foe in No. 6 Penn State

September 28, 2023

When graduate student tight end Charlie Mangieri waltzed into the end zone on Saturday night, he capped off a night to remember for Northwestern. The Wildcats completed their three-touchdown  comeback...

Penn State’s Saquon Barkley runs against Northwestern in 2015. The Heisman contender leads a potent Nittany Lions offense into Evanston.

Pope: Championship-caliber Nittany Lions out of Wildcats’ stratosphere

October 6, 2017

Football This weekend’s homecoming festivities might as well signify not only the return of thousands of alumni to Evanston but also the return of Penn State to the elite tier of college football. The...

Nadkarni: Northwesterns struggles come in spite of slumping Big Ten

Nadkarni: Northwestern’s struggles come in spite of slumping Big Ten

October 16, 2014

The slide in the top of the Big Ten has been discussed at length. Aside from an exciting showing from Michigan State in the Rose Bowl last season, there hasn’t been much to write home about in recent...

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