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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


Walker wears a black jacket, looking out with shades of green and purple behind him

Football: As Northwestern climbs toward contention for a Big Ten title, coach Randy Walker’s legacy remains intact 15 years after his death

July 8, 2021

Before the 2010 Outback Bowl, Pat Fitzgerald inserted a trick play into the game plan. It was one the Northwestern coach figured could, at the very least, generate a first down in a critical situation...

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

November 13, 2020

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s secondary took the Big Ten by storm. Across eight conference games, the unit held all opposing quarterbacks to less than 300 yards and notched eight interceptions.  That...

Three current Wildcats as kids on Halloween. From left to right: senior kicker Charlie Kuhbander, senior wide receiver Kyric McGowan, senior offensive lineman Sam Gerak.

Football: Wildcats talk Halloween memories ahead of road trip to Iowa

October 29, 2020

Football Saturday is set to be one of the spookiest days of the 2020 season for Northwestern — and not just because the Wildcats have to line up against the monster that traditionally is Iowa’s...

JR Pace surveys the field. The junior safety is a big part of the Wildcats’ strong pass defense.

Football: Pace, Whillock as steady as ever in Northwestern’s defensive backfield

October 17, 2019

Football With his team leading 7-3 late in the first half on Sept. 28, Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan decided to take a shot down the field. Coan was looking for Quintez Cephus, the star receiver...

Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team. NU enters a pivotal moment in the race for the Big Ten West title this weekend against Purdue.

Football: Northwestern’s secondary, banged up yet again, faces trial by fire

September 26, 2019

Prior to the start of the season, Trae Williams expressed his excitement that Northwestern’s secondary was finally fully healthy after being consistently banged up the last two years. With juniors...

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