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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
Alt: Player in white jersey guards man in red jersey

Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

Gray building with metallic blocks and big purple N on the front.

Football: How Northwestern’s 2021 recruiting class is looking to help the Wildcats reach new heights

July 20, 2021

Calvin Johnson II grew up watching Southeastern Conference football.  Throughout his life, the French Camp, Miss. native attended Mississippi State games, becoming familiar with the Bulldogs’ SEC...

Three current Wildcats as kids on Halloween. From left to right: senior kicker Charlie Kuhbander, senior wide receiver Kyric McGowan, senior offensive lineman Sam Gerak.

Football: Wildcats talk Halloween memories ahead of road trip to Iowa

October 30, 2020

Football Saturday is set to be one of the spookiest days of the 2020 season for Northwestern — and not just because the Wildcats have to line up against the monster that traditionally is Iowa’s...

Northwestern’s offensive line prepares to block the opposing defensive lineman. With Rashawn Slater opting out of the season, the Cats will turn to freshman Peter Skoronski to replace him.

Football: Freshman Peter Skoronski looks to fill big shoes as the starting left tackle on an experienced offensive line

October 22, 2020

This offseason, potential first-round pick Rashawn Slater left an enormous hole in the Northwestern offensive line when he chose to opt out of the 2020 season to prepare for the NFL Draft. So when Northwestern’s...

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Writers talk new offense, replacing talent on both sides of the ball

September 30, 2020

Football It has been a whirlwind offseason for Northwestern football, but for the first time since last November, there is a Wildcats game on the calendar for the current month. With a little over...

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