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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

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Football: Evan Hull searches for answers on the ground as Northwestern’s season progresses

October 28, 2021

Football It seems unreal at first glance — the kind of college football statistic that pops up on occasion and demands a double take. But the numbers are correct, and they are a microcosm...

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Football: “They will not stop the run”: How Northwestern’s running backs are making their presence felt in 2021

September 17, 2021

Football Northwestern started its Week Two game against Indiana State with a 12-yard rush by running back Evan Hull. The sophomore then took the next play 18 yards. Then another for eight. Across...

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Football: Following Cam Porter’s season-ending injury, running backs ready for larger role in 2021

August 23, 2021

Cam Porter was widely projected to be Northwestern’s starting running back against Michigan State after leading the Wildcats with 333 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2020. But throughout the...

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Football: How Northwestern’s 2021 recruiting class is looking to help the Wildcats reach new heights

July 20, 2021

Calvin Johnson II grew up watching Southeastern Conference football.  Throughout his life, the French Camp, Miss. native attended Mississippi State games, becoming familiar with the Bulldogs’ SEC...

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Football: As Northwestern climbs toward contention for a Big Ten title, coach Randy Walker’s legacy remains intact 15 years after his death

July 9, 2021

Before the 2010 Outback Bowl, Pat Fitzgerald inserted a trick play into the game plan. It was one the Northwestern coach figured could, at the very least, generate a first down in a critical situation...

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