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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


Riley Lees breaks a tackle during a 2018 game against Illinois. Northwestern will look for its fifth-straight win against the Fighting Illini this weekend.

Football: For the first time since 2011, Northwestern is the underdog in the battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 26, 2019

Football Last year as Pat Fitzgerald, Clayton Thorson and the rest of the Northwestern players lifted the Land of Lincoln Trophy on the grass of Ryan Field, the Wildcats were living their best life....

Brad North leads the Wildcats onto the field. The senior center and NU are looking to extend their winning streak at Illinois this weekend.

Football: Streaking Wildcats prepare for rivalry week against rebuilding Illinois

November 20, 2017

Football A win over Illinois on Saturday would give Northwestern almost twice as many Big Ten wins during its ongoing winning streak as the Fighting Illini have accumulated over the past three seasons...

Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson sneaks over the goal line. That overtime touchdown helped sustain Northwestern’s lengthy winning streak, which could reach seven straight games by the end of the regular season.

Gelman: Mediocre Big Ten West leaves Northwestern playing boring games

November 16, 2017

There’s something different about Northwestern football this fall. Even as the Wildcats put together one of their best campaigns ever, I’ve been bothered by something missing. Could it be just a typical...

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