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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


Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back picked up 157 yards in Northwestern's Music City Bowl win.

Football: Curtain closes in style for Northwestern’s Justin Jackson show

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For one last time, Justin Jackson treated fans to a show. The senior running back put the cherry on top of an illustrious career in Northwestern’s 24-23 win over...

Justin Jackson jukes. The senior running back picked up 144 rushing yards against Illinois on Saturday.

Football: No. 22 Northwestern dominates Illinois 42-7 to retain Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — As a freshman in 2014, Justin Jackson experienced a season-ending loss to Illinois that kept Northwestern out of a bowl. Three seasons and three decisive wins in the rivalry...

Justin Jackson (left) carries the ball, while Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. The seniors have each had illustrious careers for Northwestern.

Point-Counterpoint: Looking at Jackson, McIntosh’s Northwestern careers

October 31, 2017

Watching senior running back Justin Jackson and senior guard Bryant McIntosh lead their respective teams for the past three seasons got The Daily sports desk thinking: who’s had a more memorable Northwestern...

Tyler Lancaster (center) fights a block in a game last year. Lancaster was given the prestigious No. 1 jersey this season.

Football Notebook: Lancaster ‘proud’ to receive No. 1 jersey, calls it ‘a responsibility’

August 9, 2017

Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald said defensive tackle Tyler Lancaster leads more by example than with his voice, which, Lancaster pointed out, is more plausible in part because of his size. Speaking...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The junior running back was third in the nation in 2015 with with 312 carries.

Football: Northwestern hoping to diversify rushing attack in 2016

April 11, 2016

Football After just two seasons, junior running back Justin Jackson already ranks seventh in Northwestern history in rushing attempts. His 312 carries in 2015 ranked third in the nation behind...

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