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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: Historic senior class looking for Senior Day upset against Iowa

November 4, 2021

When Northwestern’s current class of seniors graduates, their accomplishments will attest to a group that achieved historic success on the field. The class was the Wildcats’ first to win Big Ten West...

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Football: How Jeremy Meiser became a dominant force on Northwestern’s defensive line

October 15, 2021

Following the 2020 season, first-year defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and defensive line coach Marty Long searched the transfer portal as part of their effort to retool Northwestern’s defensive line.  Despite...

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Football Notebook: Hunter Johnson building rapport with NU offense ahead of season opener

August 28, 2021

Football Three weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced senior quarterback Hunter Johnson as the team’s starting signal caller over...

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Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021

At Big Ten Media Days in July, coach Pat Fitzgerald was direct in detailing how Northwestern can prevent a dropoff from its 7-2 campaign in 2020: finding consistency at quarterback.  At preseason camp,...

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Football: No. 4 Ohio State beats No. 14 Northwestern to win Big Ten Championship Game

December 19, 2020

Football INDIANAPOLIS — For a brief moment, No. 14 Northwestern had an opportunity to take absolute control of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game. Leading No. 4 Ohio State 10-6 after 30 minutes...

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