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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


Junior superback Dan Vitale leaps over a defender after making a catch Saturday against Purdue. Vitale hauled in four catches on the day for 43 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Purdue 14

November 22, 2014

Gameday What went right: Saturday was the rare undramatic victory for Northwestern. The Wildcats took a quick 21-0 lead and never really looked back. Before leaving with an injury, senior quarterback...

Freshman running back Justin Jackson heads for the end zone on his longest run of the season, a 68-yard dash in the fourth quarter. Jackson eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing on the season after running for 147 yards in Saturdays victory over Purdue.

Football: Justin Jackson surpasses 1,000 yards rushing

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Freshman running back Justin Jackson surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season with a 68-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of Northwestern’s game against Purdue...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald has not been pleased with his team’s maturity this season. Fitzgerald said he blames the recruiting process for inflating players’ egos.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald says Wildcats have a ‘maturity’ problem

November 20, 2014

Gameday All season, coach Pat Fitzgerald has alluded to “maturity” issues when diagnosing Northwestern’s on-field struggles. After practice Wednesday he addressed the subject in more detail. “It...

Northwestern players celebrate with sophomore kicker Jack Mitchell after Mitchell hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime to beat No. 18 Notre Dame 43-40. It was Mitchells third field goal of more than 40 yards on the day.

Football: Northwestern defeats Notre Dame in overtime with game-winning field goal

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Once the kick left his foot, Jack Mitchell had no doubt. “I looked up and I knew it was in right away,” the sophomore kicker said after the game, “so I started...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian runs in for a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Siemian looked as mobile as he has all season, throwing for 284 yards and running for 32 in Northwesterns 43-40 victory over No. 18 Notre Dame.

Football: Wildcats’ offense leads the way to biggest win of the season

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Northwestern had its most roller-coaster offensive performance of the season Saturday in its 43-40 win over No. 18 Notre Dame. The Wildcats overcame freshman running...

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