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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


Players in different jerseys on a field.

Football: Four Northwestern players selected in 2023 NFL Draft, most picked since 1985

April 27, 2023

After no Northwestern players were drafted to the NFL last year, the Wildcats made a major, and historical, bounce back this year. For the first time since 1985, four Wildcats were drafted. Here they are: Offensive...

Sophomore receiver Kyric McGowan stretches for a touchdown reception during the third quarter of Saturday's game. McGowan's big play helped Northwestern pull away for a 31-17 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Northwestern rolls past No. 20 Wisconsin in 31-17 upset, continuing upward trend in Big Ten West

October 27, 2018

Football Entering Saturday, Northwestern had played everyone close. The Wildcats lost to Michigan by only a field goal. They needed overtime to defeat then-winless Nebraska. Even lowly Rutgers lost...

Isaiah Bowser rumbles toward the goal line during Northwestern's win over Wisconsin on Saturday. Bowser carried the ball 34 times and out-gained Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor.

Football: Bowser shines brightest among running backs in Wildcats’ upset win over Wisconsin

October 27, 2018

Football Coming into Saturday, Jonathan Taylor ranked second in the country in rushing. Isaiah Bowser was tied for 463rd. That didn’t matter. In a monumental win for Northwestern, Bowser outdueled...

Clayton Thorson celebrates a touchdown. Thorson and the Wildcats secured a landmark win Saturday against Wisconsin.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Wisconsin 17

October 27, 2018

Northwestern played its most complete game of the season and made a huge statement in the Big Ten race with a 31-17 win over Wisconsin on Saturday at Ryan Field. Up against the defending back-to-back...

Northwestern and Wisconsin lines face off during last season’s game in Madison. The Badgers won 33-24 en route to another Big Ten West division title.

Football: Northwestern’s path to the Big Ten West title goes through Wisconsin

October 25, 2018

Football Before the season, coach Pat Fitzgerald laid out his expectations. “We don’t hide from the goals that we have,” Fitzgerald said, “which are to win the Big Ten West, to win the Big...

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