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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 fires a pass. The junior quarterback shook off a number of mistakes to lead the Wildcats to their victory over Nebraska.

Football: Thorson overcomes struggles, helps Northwestern to victory

November 4, 2017

Football LINCOLN, Neb. — Clayton Thorson wasn’t at his best Saturday. Northwestern’s (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) quarterback sailed throws most of the day, seemed slow through his progressions and...

Macan Wilson runs with the ball. The senior receiver caught five passes for 107 yards against Nebraska.

Football: Northwestern beats Nebraska 31-24, earns third consecutive OT win

November 4, 2017

Football LINCOLN, Neb. — Northwestern had the overtime magic two weeks ago, when Iowa tight end Noah Fant dropped an open pass to give the Wildcats a 17-10 win. NU had the magic last week, when junior...

Justin Jackson dives into the end zone. The senior running back ran for 154 yards against Nebraska.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Nebraska 24 (OT)

November 4, 2017

Football LINCOLN, Neb. — Northwestern football is not for the faint of heart. That fact was displayed once again Saturday at Memorial Stadium, where the Wildcats (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) went to overtime...

Justin Jackson (left) carries the ball, while Bryant McIntosh drives to the basket. The seniors have each had illustrious careers for Northwestern.

Point-Counterpoint: Looking at Jackson, McIntosh’s Northwestern careers

November 1, 2017

Watching senior running back Justin Jackson and senior guard Bryant McIntosh lead their respective teams for the past three seasons got The Daily sports desk thinking: who’s had a more memorable Northwestern...

Justin Jackson darts upfield. The senior running back contributed to Northwesterns win over Michigan State on Saturday in a variety of ways.

Football: Jackson’s versatility provides spark for Northwestern offense in win over Spartans

October 29, 2017

Football Justin Jackson wasn’t exactly “The Ball Carrier” on Saturday, but he still found ways to get the job done in Northwestern’s 39-31 triple-overtime win over No. 16 Michigan State. The...

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