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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


Football: Fitzgerald discusses offensive struggles in weekly news conference

November 10, 2014

Gameday Diagnosing the offensive line’s woes Despite an improved performance from senior quarterback Trevor Siemian, Northwestern’s offense was held to just 9 points Saturday against Michigan,...

De'Veon Smith falls into the end zone for Michigan's only touchdown. The running back's score gave the Wolverines a lead they would not relinquish in an eventual 10-9 victory.

Football: Northwestern falls to Michigan after late two-point conversion attempt slips away

November 8, 2014

At least nobody can say Northwestern didn’t "embrace the suck." The Wildcats (3-6, 2-4) fell to Michigan (5-5, 3-3) 10-9 on Saturday, with an avalanche of ineptitude keeping NU out of the end zone...

Football: Analyzing the cracks in Northwestern’s defense

October 30, 2014

Gameday Much attention has been given to the poor performance of Northwestern’s offense in the second half of the Wildcats’ game against Nebraska, but 24 second-half points from the Cornhuskers demonstrated...

Running back Justin Jackson was Northwestern's best offensive player Saturday. The freshman rushed for 162 yards on 33 carries in the Cats' 20-14 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 20-14 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 5, 2014

1. You need a two-dimensional offense to beat Northwestern’s defense It feels strange to say it after Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 259 yards, but Northwestern’s run defense was pretty good...

Redshirt freshman Godwin Igwebuike was Saturday's star, intercepting three Wisconsin passes, including two in the fourth quarter.

Football: Igwebuike, Jackson lead Northwestern over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 4, 2014

Northwestern’s mid-season renaissance continues. In their conference home opener, the Wildcats (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) stretched their win streak to three with an upset victory over No. 17 Wisconsin (3-2,...

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