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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


Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers prepares to take a kickoff against Maryland Friday night.

Football: Northwestern’s Akers puts on special teams clinic in 37-10 victory over Maryland

October 12, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Northwestern redshirt junior punter Luke Akers learned earlier in the week that he’d have a much heftier workload than usual against Maryland Friday night. With redshirt junior...

Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning hauls in a 40-yard reception against Maryland Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 37, Maryland 10

October 11, 2024

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch completed 10-of-18 passes for 203 yards as Northwestern snapped its two-game losing skid, defeating Maryland 37-10 Friday night. Lausch also rushed for a touchdown. As...

Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers gets set to punt against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 14.

Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job

October 1, 2024

When the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium lights come into view from the team bus on gameday, redshirt junior punter Luke Akers shifts the queue in his playlist. The pregame worship music...

Junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan goes down following an Iowa tackle. In their loss to Iowa at Wrigley Field, Northwestern’s offensive struggles were on full display.

Rapid Recap: Iowa 10, Northwestern 7

November 4, 2023

Fresh off of an upset victory over Maryland, Northwestern looked to get one step closer to bowl eligibility against Iowa at Wrigley Field.  Saturday’s matchup with the Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten)...

Northwestern’s team huddles together during a pause against Rutgers. The Wildcats host Minnesota under the lights at Ryan Field on Saturday night in NU’s Big Ten home opener.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern prepares for prime time Big Ten home opener against Minnesota

September 20, 2023

When Northwestern last took the field against Minnesota, running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 178 yards and three scores en route to a 31-3 Golden Gophers victory. While Ibrahim is no longer suiting...

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