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 running back Venric Mark evades tacklers on the wet field at Minnesota. Mark provided the majority of the offense for the now-bowl eligible Wildcats, rushing for a career high 182 yards on 20 carries.

Football: Wildcats hold on late, become bowl eligible

October 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — Saturday was just another example of Northwestern finding a way to win a football game. The Wildcats failed to score a single point in the second half, but held on to beat Minnesota...

Minnesota return man Lamonte Edwards fumbles the opening kickoff of Saturdays game. Northwesterns CJ Bryant recovered. The Cats benefited from Minnesota miscues all afternoon.

Football: Northwestern clings to contender status despite flaws

October 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — With a shaky defense, anemic passing attack and fluid quarterback situation, Northwestern somehow remains a serious contender in the Legends Division. The Wildcats' (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten)...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark evades tacklers on the wet field at Minnesota. Mark provided the majority of the offense for the now-bowl eligible Wildcats, rushing for a career high 182 yards on 20 carries.

Wildcats hold on late against Golden Gophers, become bowl eligible

October 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — When Northwestern needed it the most, its defense stepped up and sealed the Wildcats’ 21-13 win over Minnesota on Saturday. The Golden Gophers (4-2, 0-2 Big Ten) drove deep into the...

Football: Minnesota Daily writers split on Saturday’s winner

October 12, 2012

It's another road trip for Northwestern on Saturday, this time to Minnesota to face the Golden Gophers. The Wildcats won last year's battle 28-13 to gain bowl eligibility for the fifth consecutive year....

Senior wideout Demetrius Fields leads the team with 24 receptions this season. He is second on the squad with 199 yards including the game-winning touchdown against Syracuse.

Faithful Fields finds quiet success

October 11, 2012

Meat. ‘Trius. Field’s Cookies. Redshirt senior wide receiver Demetrius Fields has heard almost every nickname possible in his five years at Northwestern. But the team leader in career starts became...

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