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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

Riley Lees makes a move. The sophomore receiver and the Wildcats launched a stunning comeback to win the Holiday Bowl on New Years Eve.

Holiday Bowl Rapid Recap: No. 22 Northwestern 31, No. 17 Utah 20

December 31, 2018

Football SAN DIEGO — In Northwestern’s stunning 39-34 loss to Akron in September, the Wildcats led 21-3 at halftime before collapsing in the second half with three game-changing turnovers that...

Cameron Green celebrates a touchdown last December. The superback said in a Tweet on Monday that he is retiring from football.

Football: Northwestern gains third quarter momentum, only to let it slip away

December 2, 2018

Football INDIANAPOLIS — There was no question coming out of halftime of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game: If Northwestern didn’t score right away, the game would get out of hand. So after...

Drew Luckenbaugh is paraded by teammates. The sophomore kicker’s game-winning field goal against Nebraska was part of yet another close game for Northwestern.

Football: In a season of ups and downs, close games remain the constant for ‘Cardiac Cats’

November 30, 2018

Football After a 31-17 win over Wisconsin that solidified Northwestern as Big Ten West frontrunners, Clayton Thorson alluded to an old nickname for the Wildcats’ program. “Around here, a lot...

Northwestern players celebrate after a touchdown. The Wildcats clinched the Big Ten West with a win against Iowa.

Football: Northwestern secures program-defining win at No. 21 Iowa

November 10, 2018

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Pat Fitzgerald has been saying it for years. Before this season: “We don’t hide from the goals that we have, which are to win the Big Ten West, to win the Big Ten...

Joe Gaziano and Jordan Thompson bring down Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke. The duo has led the Wildcats defensive line throughout the season.

Football: Northwestern’s stellar line anchors entire defense

November 8, 2018

Football Even during Northwestern’s season-changing four-game win streak, the Wildcats were inconsistent. Whether in pass offense (senior Clayton Thorson’s two games with less than 200 passing...

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