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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


Northwestern's offensive line blocks. The Wildcats' front allowed just one sack of junior quarterback Clayton Thorson against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern offensive line rebounds in win over Maryland

October 14, 2017

Football COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It was no secret among Northwestern fans: through five games, the Wildcats’ offensive line had been a major area of concern for the team. Those worries crescendoed...

 Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior running back ran for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern shakes off slow conference start with 37-21 win at Maryland

October 14, 2017

Football COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Looking down the barrel of its first 0-3 start to Big Ten play since 2013, Northwestern responded against Maryland on Saturday and put a dent in the win column amid...

Taylor Tashima sets the ball. The senior setter and the Wildcats will face Maryland and Ohio state over the weekend.

Volleyball: Northwestern ready for packed conference weekend

October 12, 2017

Volleyball Over its past five matches, Northwestern has struggled to stay consistent. After going 2-3 during a stretch that included games against ranked opponents, the Wildcats (12-6, 2-4 Big Ten)...

Clayton Thorson fires a pass. The junior quarterback turned the ball over three times against Penn State.

Schuman: An honest assessment of Clayton Thorson

October 12, 2017

Football Clayton Thorson has always had the tools. The junior quarterback is a big guy with a rocket arm, and he’s not afraid to face the media after a loss. Combine that with his status as a...

Sophomore defensive lineman Alex Miller wraps up Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley. The Wildcats will look to stop maryland’s run-pass option Saturday.

Football: Wildcats hope RPO familiarity proves advantageous against Maryland

October 12, 2017

Football Run-pass options are the latest rage in college football. No team knows that better than Northwestern. Four of the Wildcats’ five opponents to date have employed “RPOs” heavily, and...

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