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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


Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 16-6 victory over No. 21 Stanford

September 8, 2015

1. The defense is really, really good Northwestern had the worst pass rush in the Big Ten a year ago, posting just 17 sacks, and still managed to finish seventh in the conference in points allowed...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson celebrates with teammates following his second-quarter touchdown. Northwestern topped No. Stanford 16-6 on Saturday.

Football: Ground game, defense carry Northwestern to 16-6 upset of No. 21 Stanford

September 5, 2015

It was an opening-game test unlike any Northwestern football has faced in years. And the team passed with flying colors. The Cats won the battle in the trenches, holding No. 21 Stanford to 85 rushing...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern upsets Stanford 16-6

September 5, 2015

The future of Northwestern football may have already arrived. All eyes were on redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson making his first start, and the quarterback didn't disappoint against No. 21 Stanford....

Junior cornerback Matthew Harris is one quarter of a talented and experienced defensive backfield that could be Northwestern's best position group.

2015 Football Preview: Loaded secondary teems with veteran talent

August 20, 2015

2015 Football Preview A frightening concussion. Three interceptions. Renal agenesis. What was a tumultuous year for Northwestern’s back four eventually proved a triumphant one, as the secondary...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

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