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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Football: Epstein: Northwestern’s resurgence, home-field success a promising sign for a program and coach on the rise

November 29, 2023

A hop, a skip and a jump from a year ago, former Gameday Editor John Riker penned a season-ending piece titled “Everything we needed to know about the 2022 Wildcats, we learned on their home field.”...

Graduate student defensive lineman Jaylen Pate tries to get past a Wisconsin defender. Pate was named to Pro Football Focus’ College Football Team of the Week after the loss to Iowa.

Football: Double repping and rotational system: How Northwestern’s surprise success started in the trenches

November 16, 2023

Northwestern’s defensive line was paper thin during spring ball. With only four defensive tackles and four defensive ends available, getting a breather between reps seemed like slim pickings. Although...

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David Braun tapped as football interim head coach

July 13, 2023

David Braun has been tapped as the football team’s interim head coach, following former head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing on Tuesday, sources told The Daily.  Following the Monday news that Northwestern...

Men in uniforms hold ball on green field.

Football: Northwestern initiates investigation into alleged hazing incident following the 2022 season

January 11, 2023

Northwestern announced that it has initiated an investigation into an alleged football hazing incident that followed the conclusion of  the 2022 season. ESPN reporter Adam Rittenberg broke the...

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Football: Northwestern looking to hire North Dakota State defensive coordinator David Braun, naming its third employee in the role in under four years

January 9, 2023

A big change for Northwestern football is on the horizon. The Wildcats are rumored to be hiring North Dakota State defensive coordinator David Braun to replace Jim O’Neil next season. Braun has...

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