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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


Evan Hull races down the field. The redshirt freshman running back will look to follow up his career game against Illinois in the Big Ten Championship.

Football: After season-best performance against Illinois, running backs hope to continue success against Ohio State

December 17, 2020

Football Two weeks ago, Northwestern’s game against Minnesota was canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Golden Gophers’ program. A bye week could not have come at a better...

(Daily file photo by Evan Robinson-Johnson) Isaiah Bowser runs the ball. The junior running back is second on the team in rushing yards with 155 despite missing the last game against Nebraska.

Football: Running back depth to carry Wildcats over next five games

November 13, 2020

Junior running back Isaiah Bowser stood on the sidelines in street clothes this past Saturday, before Northwestern’s battle against Nebraska. This image was unfortunately a common theme from last season....

Evan Hull breaks through UMass tacklers on November 16. The redshirt freshman running back will likely see no more play this season.

Football: The end of Evan Hull’s underdog redshirt season

November 26, 2019

Football After being the most consistent weapon in Northwestern’s offense over the last two weeks, Evan Hull’s season is probably over. He’s not expected to play Saturday against Illinois, but...

The Northwestern offensive line prepares for a play. New coach Kurt Anderson has brought a new mentality to the unit this season.

Football: How Northwestern’s offensive line became the ‘NWO’

November 21, 2019

Football Growing up, Kurt Anderson — by his own admission — was pretty lazy. On Saturday mornings, he’d watch whatever was on, not wanting to get up and turn the dial on the TV. So every...

Kyric McGowan races upfield. The junior receiver has recently joined Northwestern’s running back rotation.

Football: McGowan joins depleted Northwestern running back corps

October 31, 2019

Football In a season where running backs have dropped like flies, it was only fitting that Northwestern’s running backs coach joined his players in the recovery room. Lou Ayeni — himself...

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