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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

Clayton Thorson gets tackled in the second half. The sophomore quarterback threw for 252 yards in the first half but just 33 in the second half.

Football: Northwestern escapes with win despite second-half offensive slump

October 22, 2016

Football When senior kicker Jack Mitchell hit a 19-yard field goal with time expiring in the first half, it didn’t feel like the last time Northwestern would put points on the board. As the whistle...

Schuman: In last three weeks, Northwestern has changed everything

October 21, 2016

Football It could have been Clayton Thorson’s fumble at the goal line to clinch a season-opening loss to Western Michigan. It could have been the last-second banked-in field goal that lifted Illinois...

Northwestern snaps the ball to quarterback Clayton Thorson. The offensive line has allowed just two sacks over its past two games.

Football: After early-season struggles, offensive line slowly improving

October 20, 2016

Football Through six games, Northwestern’s offensive line hasn’t been great. But at the season’s midpoint, it’s finally showing signs of life. The Wildcats (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) rank seventh-worst...

Clayton Thorson looks for a receiver. The sophomore quarterback tossed three touchdown passes, giving him 11 on the season.

Football: Led by improved Thorson, Cats’ offense continues to impress

October 16, 2016

Football EAST LANSING, Michigan — Through six games, it’s safe to say Northwestern’s offense — scrutinized and ridiculed for the better part of the last three seasons — is finally humming...

Justin Jackson carries the ball in the first half against Michigan State Saturday. The junior ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern silences Michigan State homecoming crowd in 54-40 win

October 15, 2016

Football EAST LANSING, Michigan — Opposing Big Ten schools might want to stop scheduling their homecomings when Northwestern comes to town. For the second time in three weeks, the Wildcats (3-3,...

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