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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

Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwesterns scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy, awarded to the winner of the NU-Illinois rivalry game, after beating Illinois 24-14. The Wildcats improved to 10 wins for just the fourth time in program history.

Football: Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains. "He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy following the teams 50-14 defeat of Illinois in 2012. The Wildcats have defeated the Fighting Illini the past two seasons.

Football: Northwestern-Illinois rivalry takes on added significance as teams seek bowl eligibility

November 28, 2014

Gameday It has been four years since the rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois was a game of this magnitude. In 2013, both teams were eliminated from bowl contention prior to the season finale....

Senior linebacker Jimmy Hall forces a fumble as Anthony Walker wraps up Purdues Akeem Hunt during Saturdays victory over the Boilermakers. Hall added an interception on Purdues first offensive drive as the Wildcats defense held Purdue to only 14 points.

Football: Quick start springs Northwestern past Purdue

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It was costly, but Northwestern is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Wildcats (5-6, 3-4) jumped out to an early 24-0 lead and then iced the game in the second...

Football: The oral history of the Pat Fitzgerald era

Football: The oral history of the Pat Fitzgerald era

February 19, 2013

On Jan. 1, 2013, Northwestern won its first bowl game in 64 years, ending the nation’s longest bowl-win drought. The Wildcats’ head coach Pat Fitzgerald, a college football Hall of Famer and member...

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