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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


Matthew Harris and Godwin Igwebuike break up a pass. As the only returning starters in Northwestern's secondary, the two are expected to take on larger leadership roles next season.

Football: Matthew Harris, Godwin Igwebuike headline next generation of Northwestern’s standout secondary

April 6, 2016

For most position groups, losing two of four starters — especially when one played at an All-Big Ten level — is a huge problem. That’s the situation Northwestern’s “Sky Team,” a self-proclaimed...

Football: Uncommon bond propels 'Sky Team' to greatness

Football: Uncommon bond propels ‘Sky Team’ to greatness

October 1, 2015

What word best describes the collective personality of Northwestern’s defensive backs? Consider two options. One, offered by sophomores Godwin Igwebuike and Marcus McShepard, is “silly.” After...

Football: Four Northwestern players out for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2015

Four Northwestern players will miss Saturday's game against Minnesota, the team announced Thursday. Offensive linemen Geoff Mogus and Adam DePietro, superback Garrett Dickerson and safety Kyle...

Freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson reads the defense as he readies to snap the ball. The Cats quarterback has been praised for his poise and ability to communicate with teammates pre-snap.

Football: NU looks to fix mistakes entering Big Ten play

September 28, 2015

The Wildcats are 4-0 entering Big Ten play, but they aren’t perfect. Coach Pat Fitzgerald, whose team climbed to No. 16 in the nation in the Week 5 AP poll, addressed the negatives at his Monday afternoon...

Justin Jackson dashes past a pack of Ball State defenders. The sophomore running back set a career high with 184 yards on the ground Saturday.

Football: Wildcats battle through injuries, survive scare by Ball State

September 27, 2015

No. 17 Northwestern (4-0) avoided a major upset by Ball State (2-2) Saturday night at Ryan Field to remain perfect as the team heads into conference play. The Wildcats battled back from a trio of early...

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