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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 freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson flips a short pass during Northwestern's 30-28 win over Nebraska. Thorson completed only 13/28 passes but threw a key touchdown pass to Dan Vitale in the fourth quarter.

Northwestern earns bowl eligibility with wild win against Nebraska

October 24, 2015

Football LINCOLN, Nebraska — In a game full of serious mishaps and big plays, Northwestern (6-2, 2-2- Big Ten) executed in all three phases and beat conference rival Nebraska (3-5, 1-3) Saturday. The...

Football: Uncommon bond propels 'Sky Team' to greatness

Football: Uncommon bond propels ‘Sky Team’ to greatness

October 1, 2015

What word best describes the collective personality of Northwestern’s defensive backs? Consider two options. One, offered by sophomores Godwin Igwebuike and Marcus McShepard, is “silly.” After...

Junior cornerback Matthew Harris is one quarter of a talented and experienced defensive backfield that could be Northwestern's best position group.

2015 Football Preview: Loaded secondary teems with veteran talent

August 20, 2015

2015 Football Preview A frightening concussion. Three interceptions. Renal agenesis. What was a tumultuous year for Northwestern’s back four eventually proved a triumphant one, as the secondary...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

2014 Northwestern football preview: cornerbacks, safeties

August 27, 2014

Depth Chart: Cornerback 1. No. 23 Nick VanHoose, junior 1. No. 27 Matthew Harris, sophomore 2. No. 2 Dwight White, sophomore 2. No. 17 Marcus McShepard, redshirt freshman Safety: 1. No....

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