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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


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Football: The stuff of dreams and nightmares: The nine plays that determined Northwestern’s 31-24 loss to Maryland

October 22, 2022

In a duel between two quarterbacks each making their first collegiate starts, Maryland picked up a 31-24 victory over Northwestern in a back-and-forth affair Saturday.  Fresh off a bye week with sophomore...

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Football: 14 punts, upright doinks and more: Saturday was for the special teamers in Northwestern’s loss to Miami (Ohio)

September 24, 2022

Northwestern’s clash with Miami (Ohio) saw punters featured more frequently than Ryan Field advertisements for out-of-town corporate sponsors. The low-scoring affair between NU and the RedHawks provided...

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Rapid Recap: Duke 31, Northwestern 23

September 10, 2022

Duke played spoiler to Northwestern’s true home opener Saturday, earning its fourth consecutive win over the Wildcats by a tally of 31-23. After NU’s Jekyll-and-Hyde performance last season in Durham,...

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Winning and Irish Jigging: The seven plays that decided Northwestern’s instant classic win over Nebraska

August 28, 2022

After Nebraska’s early 32-yard receiving touchdown just three minutes into the contest, senior defensive back AJ Hampton II’s leg injury, and the Cornhuskers fast-paced offensive set, it seemed like...

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Football: Northwestern aims to rebound after down year and tough offseason

August 12, 2022

Northwestern has adopted a Jekyll-and-Hyde persona in recent years. The Wildcats capped off a nine-win season in 2018 with a victory in the Holiday Bowl, followed by a dismal 3-9 campaign in 2019. NU...

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