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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


Matt Alviti brings the ball down. The senior quarterback had 54 rushing yards after being pressed into duty in the Music City Bowl.

Football: Led by Alviti, seniors shine bright in Music City Bowl win

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matt Alviti stayed at Northwestern for five years to get a pair of degrees. But he also stayed because of the relationship he had with his “brothers” in the Wildcats’...

Justin Jackson is tackled. The junior running back ran for 90 yards in the Northwestern loss.

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 29, Northwestern 12

November 19, 2016

Football MINNEAPOLIS — A day that began with scattered snowflakes ended equally coldly for Northwestern as leading receiver Austin Carr went down with an injury and the Wildcats lost 29-12 in Minnesota...

Marcus McShepard lines up at the line of scrimmage. The junior has gone from cornerback, to wide receiver, back to cornerback within the last 10 months.

Football: Matthew Harris’ retirement another hit to already-depleted Wildcats cornerback group

October 27, 2016

Football Last season, Northwestern had one of the most trustworthy cornerback groups in college football. With two All-Big Ten starters, Nick VanHoose and Matthew Harris, and a third corner, Keith...

Solomon Vault navigates up the field. The sophomore is one of three Northwestern players transitioning to receiver next season in an effort to boost a thin corps of pass-catchers.

Football: New receivers continue to work on transitioning to position

March 1, 2016

Football During his redshirt season, then-defensive back Steven Reese became nationally famous for his macarena rendition on the sidelines. Now, the onus rests on Reese to invent a new routine —...

Solomon Vault hurdles a Penn State defender. The sophomore will see more opportunities in open space as he transitions to wide receiver.

Football: Fitzgerald announces position changes, injuries for Northwestern’s spring practices

February 23, 2016

Football Northwestern’s spring practices began Tuesday, and for some Wildcats that meant a change in football scenery. Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced four players would be changing positions...

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