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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 passes the ball. The sophomore quarterback is on pace to throw 408 passes in 2016.

Football: Northwestern’s offense becoming more pass-oriented

September 22, 2016

Football For the second straight fall, Northwestern’s offense can seem predictable. Just not in the way you’d expect. Over the past two-plus seasons, the Wildcats’ offensive identity has...

Pat Fitzgerald shouts during Northwestern’s game against Illinois State. If the Wildcats fall to Duke, it will be their first 0-3 start since 1992.

Football: Writers Ruminate on Northwestern’s 0-2 start

September 15, 2016

Football 1. The Wildcats are coming off one of their best seasons in program history but now find themselves off to a sluggish 0-2 start. What has been the biggest change from a year ago that has...

Justin Jackson gets tackled for a loss. The junior running back only managed 39 rushing yards in Saturdays loss to Illinois State.

Football: Wildcats’ offense forced to go pass-happy against Illinois State

September 10, 2016

Northwestern could not seem to run the ball Saturday, so instead it went to the air. The Wildcats called pass after pass for sophomore quarterback Clayton Thorson, who fired 41 attempts, the most by...

Justin Jackson breaks loose for a 46-yard touchdown. The junior running back scored a career-high three touchdowns in Saturday’s loss to Western Michigan.

Football: Justin Jackson shines in season-opening loss

September 3, 2016

Football Although he hadn’t played a game of football since January’s Outback Bowl loss, Justin Jackson looked to be in midseason form. The junior running back — nicknamed “The Ball Carrier”...

Justin Jackson waves as he jogs off the field. The junior running back is expected to be the main playmaker in Northwestern’s offense.

2016 Football Preview: Our staff makes its season predictions

September 2, 2016

After a grueling offseason, football is finally back. Check out our staff’s predictions for Northwestern in 2016. BEN POPE: Much of this 2016 Wildcat team is already a well-known commodity. The...

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