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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

Quarterback Clayton Thorson signals to a receiver during Northwesterns game at Rutgers on Saturday. Thorson and the offense struggled, but a late score lifted the Wildcats to an 18-15 win.

Football: Northwestern scores late, fends off Rutgers’ upset attempt to win

October 20, 2018

Football PISCATAWAY, N.J. — On an afternoon when almost everything seemed to go wrong for Northwestern – the offense had little success in the air, the run game was missing its two most experienced...

Chris Bergin closes in on a sack. The Wildcats struggled but managed to defeat Rutgers on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 18, Rutgers 15

October 20, 2018

Football PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern, by most measures, played very poorly. But it was still, barely, enough to win. Despite trailing for long stretches of the second half and failing to...

Alex Miller (No. 95) takes on a lineman while Sam Miller (on the ground) reaches for the feet of Maryland quarterback Max Bortenschlager during a game last October. The Miller brothers are both key members of Northwestern’s current defensive line.

Football: Sam and Alex Miller overcame family tragedy to become staples of Northwestern front

October 11, 2018

Football Alex Hornibrook lay stomach-down on the field, Joe Gaziano emphatically fist-punched toward the bench and yet Samdup Miller, mere seconds after his first career sack, only discreetly pointed...

Junior receiver Ben Skowronek stretches for a pass. The passing game clicked for Northwestern all afternoon long in a 29-19 upset win over Michigan State.

Football: Northwestern exorcises second-half demons, holds off No. 20 Michigan State for statement win

October 6, 2018

Football EAST LANSING, Mich. — Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. For the fifth time this season, Northwestern jumped out to a lead in the first half, this time at No. 20 Michigan State. Then...

Left: Solomon Vault returns a kickoff for a touchdown in Northwestern’s 2016 win over Michigan State. Right: Safety Jared McGee hits Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke in Northwestern’s 2017 win.

Football: Northwestern looks to build off recent success against Michigan State

October 4, 2018

Football Joe Gaziano just wanted someone to fall on the ball. The defensive end had just stripped Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke with the Spartans trailing Northwestern 39-31 in triple...

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