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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


Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah carries for several of his 107 second-half yards in Saturdays win over Northwestern. Abdullah and the Cornhuskers outscored the Wildcats 24-0 after halftime and outgained NU in yards 244-28.

Football: Wildcats collapse after halftime on both sides of the ball

October 19, 2014

Just before halftime, with the score tied, Northwestern broke a pair of big plays to find itself with a first down at the Nebraska 13-yard line. But after two incompletions and a short rush, the Wildcats...

Junior receiver Miles Shuler cant hold on to a pass in the end zone. Shuler and the Wildcats were held scoreless in the second half, falling to NEbraska 38-17.

Football: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska run away from Northwestern in second half

October 18, 2014

Gameday The only thing in common between Saturday’s Nebraska-Northwestern matchup and last year’s was the chant of “Go Big Red” at the end of the game. The Wildcats (3-4, 2-2 Big Ten) fell...

Rapid reaction: Nebraska 38, Northwestern 17

October 18, 2014

What went right: Freshman running back Justin Jackson once again had a strong day, though 99 of his 128 yards came in the first half. Northwestern's defensive line also had a strong first half, holding...

Justin Jackson runs the ball on one of his 15 first half carries. The freshman led the Wildcats to a 17-14 halftime lead with 99 yards and two touchdowns.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 17, Nebraska 14

October 18, 2014

In front of a hyped-up Ryan Field crowd, freshman running back Justin Jackson came out with a bang, rushing for 99 yards on 15 carries. Strong tackling stalled No. 19 Nebraska's first drive, and the...

The fast track to stardom: Freshman Jackson emerges as latest in Northwestern running back tradition

The fast track to stardom: Freshman Jackson emerges as latest in Northwestern running back tradition

October 17, 2014
Freshman Justin Jackson has quickly become Northwestern's lead running back, and the sky is the limit for the young ballcarrier.
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