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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


Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 48-7 loss to Iowa

November 3, 2014

1. Northwestern needs to play from ahead This concept is one that can sometimes be overused in football analysis — teams that get leads tend to win more and do better because, well, better teams get...

Kyle Prater fumbles the ball late in the first half. Prater’s bobble, which led to an Iowa touchdown, was one of a slew of Northwestern miscues en route to a 38-7 halftime deficit and a 48-7 defeat at the hands of the Hawkeyes.

Football: Wildcats flounder against Hawkeyes in worst performance of the season

November 1, 2014

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Northwestern’s season is officially circling the drain. The Wildcats (3-5, 2-3 Big Ten) were summarily defeated 48-7 by the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2, 3-1) in a game that was never even...

Iowa running back Mark Weisman carries in the first half. Weisman had three first-half touchdowns as the Hawkeyes raced out to a 38-7 lead over Northwestern.

Halftime reaction: Iowa 38, Northwestern 7

November 1, 2014

What went right: Iowa’s punter fumbled a snap, gifting Northwestern seven points. Freshman running back Justin Jackson looked his usual spry self, scoring a touchdown for the third straight game. What...

Football: After bye week, Wildcats ready to take on Hawkeyes

October 27, 2014

Gameday After Northwestern’s second and final bye week of the season, coach Pat Fitzgerald has the team set to continue its schedule with five games remaining this year. “Great to be back...

Trevor Siemian caps a 97-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown rush. Immediately following the score, Minnesotas Jalen Myrick returned Northwesterns kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, sending the Wildcats to a 24-17 loss.

Football: Little mistakes, big kick return cost Northwestern in loss to Minnesota

October 11, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS — After two steps forward, Northwestern took a big one back Saturday. The Wildcats (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) lost 24-17 to Minnesota (5-1, 2-0) at TCF Bank Stadium, killing the good vibes from...

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