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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) brings down Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell at the Spartans three-yard line. It was the only sack of the half for the Wildcats.

Wildcats lead Spartans after sloppy first half

November 17, 2012

Jeff Budzien hit two field goals to give Northwestern a 6-5 lead at halftime over Michigan State. The Wildcats took the lead with a field goal on their opening drive, but after forcing a Spartans fumble,...

 Northwestern cornerback Demetrius Dugar and the Wildcats’ secondary have been criticized for giving up the big play often this season. A Michigan Hail Mary at the end of last Saturday’s game paved the way for a Wolverine victory.

Football: Stats show Wildcats can make plays in close games

November 14, 2012

Despite the end-of-the-world attitude taken by most fans every time Northwestern enters the fourth quarter of a close game, coach Pat Fitzgerald believes the narrative around his team skews reality. “More...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his team back into the locker rooms after the Saturdays game against Michigan. The close game ended as a disappointing loss for the Wildcats, who fell to the Wolverines in overtime 38-31.

Football: Northwestern stumbles in overtime clash with Michigan

November 10, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Northwestern was leading by 3 with 18 seconds remaining in regulation. And then Devin Gardner hit Roy Roundtree. The Michigan quarterback and wide receiver connected on a 53-yard...

The Wolverines stop the Wildcats on a fourth-and-one play in overtime Saturday. The Wolverines won the game 38-31.

Wildcats let upset slip through fingers against Wolverines

November 10, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Northwestern had today's game won with 18 seconds left and then it all disappeared. Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner heaved a pass down the field and wide receiver Roy Roundtree...

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson celebrates with teammates after catching the first touchdown pass of his career. The touchdown brought NU into a 14-14 tie with Michigan going into halftime.

Northwestern, Michigan tied 14-14 at halftime

November 10, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 24 Northwestern is knotted up with Michigan 14-14 after the first half of Saturday's game in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines took advantage of the Wildcats' secondary, with redshirt...

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