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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

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian watches from sideline during the first half of Northwesterns game against Illinois. In Siemians absence, NUs quarterbacks combined to go 3 for 9 for a total of 6 yards.

Halftime Reaction: Illinois 26, Northwestern 7

November 29, 2014

The bad Northwestern is losing to Illinois. That about sums it up, but read on if you’re able to stomach the details. Junior quarterback Zack Oliver had fans longing for the injured Trevor Siemian,...

Junior superback Dan Vitale leaps over a defender after making a catch Saturday against Purdue. Vitale hauled in four catches on the day for 43 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Purdue 14

November 22, 2014

Gameday What went right: Saturday was the rare undramatic victory for Northwestern. The Wildcats took a quick 21-0 lead and never really looked back. Before leaving with an injury, senior quarterback...

Senior Tony Jones returns a punt 64 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. The return was Northwesterns first special teams touchdown since 2012.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 24, Purdue 7

November 22, 2014

Gameday It was an excellent half for Northwestern in all three facets, as the Wildcats jumped to a 24-0 lead, their largest of the season. But the major story of the first half was the leg injury that...

Football: Despite big win, Fitzgerald has team focused on Boilermakers

November 17, 2014

It’s been a good week for Jack Mitchell. After a clutch performance that saw him nail the game-winning kick in Northwestern’s most improbable victory in recent memory, the sophomore kicker was...

Jack Mitchell kicks one of his three field goals of at least 40 yards in Northwesterns 43-40 win over No. 18 Notre Dame. Mitchells final boot, a 41-yarder, gave the Wildcats the win in overtime.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 43, No. 18 Notre Dame 40

November 15, 2014

Gameday The good: Northwestern’s offense finally looked like a real offense, in both scheme and results, in NU’s 43-40 win over Notre Dame. The Wildcats were finally able to make some big plays...

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