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

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior enters the weekend on the cusp of Northwestern’s career rushing record.

Football: Tough-running, soft-spoken Justin Jackson approaches program rushing record

October 6, 2017

Justin Jackson has heard enough about it by now. He said he’s been hearing about it since last December, when he tore up 224 yards of Yankee Stadium turf in the Wildcats’ upset of Pittsburgh. The chatter...

Penn State’s Saquon Barkley runs against Northwestern in 2015. The Heisman contender leads a potent Nittany Lions offense into Evanston.

Pope: Championship-caliber Nittany Lions out of Wildcats’ stratosphere

October 6, 2017

Football This weekend’s homecoming festivities might as well signify not only the return of thousands of alumni to Evanston but also the return of Penn State to the elite tier of college football. The...

Ben Skowronek runs with the ball. The sophomore wide receiver hauled in a pair of touchdowns against Bowling Green.

Football: After win over Bowling Green, Northwestern turns toward Big Ten play

September 17, 2017

Football The Wildcats’ non-conference rollercoaster ended with a thrill. Northwestern (2-1) pounded Bowling Green (0-3) 49-7 on Saturday, and it now turns its attention to the Big Ten schedule....

Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017

Football What a difference a week can make. Seven days after falling at Duke in the most lopsided non-conference loss of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure, Northwestern (2-1) thrashed Bowling Green...

Justin Jackson cuts through the Bowling Green defense. The senior running back found the end zone three times Saturday, matching a career high.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 49, Bowling Green 7

September 16, 2017

Football Northwestern ended its recent struggles against non-conference opponents in style Saturday night with a 49-7 rout of Bowling Green at Ryan Field. Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson set...

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