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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


Matthew Harris tackles a receiver. The program announced his retirement Monday.

Football: Matthew Harris to retire from football

October 24, 2016

Football Senior cornerback Matthew Harris will retire from football, the program announced Monday. Harris started just two games for the Wildcats this season. He departed with an injury during...

The Wildcats prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Northwestern has a chance to move to .500 for the first time this season with a win at Michigan State.

Football: Writers ruminate on the Wildcats’ apparent dual identity, chance at bowl

October 13, 2016

Football The Daily’s football writers take a look at where the Wildcats stand as they near the midpoint of their season. Northwestern has now lost to a MAC team (Western Michigan) and an FCS...

Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016

Football Even after injuries to three-of-four preseason starters, Northwestern’s secondary can still claim to be the best unit of the Wildcats’ defense. First, junior cornerback Keith Watkins...

Pat Fitzgerald shouts during Northwestern’s game against Illinois State. If the Wildcats fall to Duke, it will be their first 0-3 start since 1992.

Football: Writers Ruminate on Northwestern’s 0-2 start

September 15, 2016

Football 1. The Wildcats are coming off one of their best seasons in program history but now find themselves off to a sluggish 0-2 start. What has been the biggest change from a year ago that has...

Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016

Football The NFL draft will be held this Thursday through Saturday in Chicago, and defensive end Dean Lowry and superback Dan Vitale each have a good chance of hearing their name called. Writers Max...

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