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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


Justin Jackson celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin. The sophomore running back finished the regular season 14th in the country with 1,344 rushing yards.

Football: A Q&A with Northwestern RB Justin Jackson (the Ball Carrier)

December 5, 2015

Football Minutes after Northwestern’s 24-14 win over Illinois on Nov. 28, Pat Fitzgerald stood on the Soldier Field grass as hundreds of Wildcats fans chanted his name. The coach smiled and...

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

September 23, 2015

Stop giving Justin Jackson the ball. Yes, the sophomore running back is the best player on Northwestern’s football team and yes, the Wildcats needed to keep it on the ground to grind out a close win...

Sophomore running back Justin Jackson will look to build on an impressive freshman campaign when Northwestern kicks off Sept. 5.

Football: Justin Jackson’s encore act and other Northwestern notes

August 12, 2015

One year ago, Justin Jackson was a true freshman with no guarantee of playing, let alone starting, during his first season in Evanston. At that point, Jackson was third at best on Northwestern’s running...

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