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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


Justin Jackson runs with the football. The senior running back starred in Northwestern's win over Pittsburgh in the Pinstripe Bowl last December.

Football: Northwestern readies for Music City Bowl on cusp of 10-win season

December 26, 2017

Football When the Wildcats take the field in Nashville on Friday, they’ll have an opportunity to make two kinds of history. No. 21 Northwestern (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) can win its eighth consecutive...

Justin Jackson jukes. The senior running back picked up 144 rushing yards against Illinois on Saturday.

Football: No. 22 Northwestern dominates Illinois 42-7 to retain Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — As a freshman in 2014, Justin Jackson experienced a season-ending loss to Illinois that kept Northwestern out of a bowl. Three seasons and three decisive wins in the rivalry...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back ran for 144 yards in the final Big Ten game of his career.

Rapid Recap: No. 22 Northwestern 42, Illinois 7

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — File this as a no-drama November for Northwestern. The No. 22 Wildcats (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) plowed past Illinois (2-10, 0-9) 42-7 on Saturday, easing through the regular-season...

Clayton Thorson runs through the sleet. The junior quarterback passed 13 times at soggy Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Wildcats embrace the muck in sloppy win over Minnesota

November 18, 2017

Football Nature seemed intent on making Northwestern’s Senior Day one to remember. Ryan Field saw heavy sheets of rain before kickoff, and the cold and soggy weather continued throughout most of...

Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back carved up 166 yards against Minnesota on Saturday.

Football: Justin Jackson stars on Senior Day as Wildcats crush Minnesota

November 18, 2017

Football At the same stadium where he ran for more than 2,500 yards over four seasons and became a fan favorite known ubiquitously as “The Ball Carrier,” Justin Jackson played one last game Saturday....

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