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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


Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant gets hit in the pocket. In his Northwestern debut, Bryant completed 20-of-35 passes for 169 yards and two interceptions in the Wildcats’ 24-7 loss to Rutgers.

Rapid Recap: Rutgers 24, Northwestern 7

September 3, 2023

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern kicked off the first game in the post-Pat Fitzgerald era on Sunday, falling 24-7 on the road at Rutgers. The loss to the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) marks the...

A football player in a purple jersey and black pants hands the ball off.

Football Preview: Northwestern offense looks to talented running back room

August 24, 2022

After cycling through three quarterbacks in 2021 and posting 16.6 points per game, a Big Ten worst, Northwestern enters the 2022 season with a lot of question marks and some positional strength.  There’s...

Player in white jersey grimaces during a tackle.

Football: Wisconsin defense shuts down Wildcats in 35-7 beatdown

November 13, 2021

Football MADISON, Wis. — With Northwestern up against a three-touchdown deficit in the second quarter against No. 18 Wisconsin, the Wildcats dialed up a screen to sophomore running back Evan Hull. Instead...

Left: Player in black uniform runs on green grass. Right: Player in purple uniform celebrates

Football: Anderson, Northwestern players from Michigan ready for trip home to the Great Lakes State

October 21, 2021

Football ​​Just seven miles north of Eastern Michigan University, a bastion of college football looms large.  The Eagles journeyed to the Big House on Sept. 19, 2009 to face off against...

Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
Alt: Player in white jersey guards man in red jersey

Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

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