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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


Junior superback Dan Vitale leaps over a defender after making a catch Saturday against Purdue. Vitale hauled in four catches on the day for 43 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Purdue 14

November 22, 2014

Gameday What went right: Saturday was the rare undramatic victory for Northwestern. The Wildcats took a quick 21-0 lead and never really looked back. Before leaving with an injury, senior quarterback...

Football: Despite big win, Fitzgerald has team focused on Boilermakers

November 17, 2014

It’s been a good week for Jack Mitchell. After a clutch performance that saw him nail the game-winning kick in Northwestern’s most improbable victory in recent memory, the sophomore kicker was...

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 43-40 victory over No. 18 Notre Dame

November 16, 2014

Gameday 1. It’s OK to overreact a little... I mean, what a game. Not only was Northwestern good again, Northwestern was fun again. Even the Wildcats’ more competitive losses this season were...

Northwestern players celebrate with sophomore kicker Jack Mitchell after Mitchell hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime to beat No. 18 Notre Dame 43-40. It was Mitchell's third field goal of more than 40 yards on the day.

Football: Northwestern defeats Notre Dame in overtime with game-winning field goal

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Once the kick left his foot, Jack Mitchell had no doubt. “I looked up and I knew it was in right away,” the sophomore kicker said after the game, “so I started...

Football: Fitzgerald discusses offensive struggles in weekly news conference

November 10, 2014

Gameday Diagnosing the offensive line’s woes Despite an improved performance from senior quarterback Trevor Siemian, Northwestern’s offense was held to just 9 points Saturday against Michigan,...

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