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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


A week after facing a pass-happy Penn State, Northwestern will meet run-powered Wisconsin on Saturday. Badgers running back Melvin Gordon, one of the country’s best backs, carried 22 times for 172 yards against the Wildcats in last year’s matchup.

Football: Wisconsin running game poses new challenge for stout Northwestern defense

October 3, 2014
Coming off its best performance of the season, Northwestern's defense faces an even tougher test this week as Wisconsin comes to town.

Hayes: Brady Hoke and the startling gravity of concussion safety

October 1, 2014

The horrifying dangers of concussions in football have been well covered by both doctors and the national media in recent years. While we all know much more on the topic than we did just a few years ago,...

Pillote: When wins don’t matter

September 30, 2014

In an age of hyperawareness about head injuries, concussions and brain trauma, there is nothing harder to watch in football than a head-to-head collision between two players. That’s exactly what hundreds...

Football: Fitzgerald offers ample areas for improvement at weekly news conference

September 29, 2014
At his weekly news conference Monday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said despite Saturday's blowout win, Northwestern is suffering from immaturity and failing to do the little things.
Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian fires downfield during Northwestern's 29-6 victory over Penn State on Saturday. Siemian threw for 258 yards and rushed for three touchdowns in the upset victory.

Football: Wildcats muscle their way to improbable victory over Penn State

September 27, 2014

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. — After a turbulent and disappointing first three games of the season, Northwestern fans have something to be excited about. The Wildcats (2-2, 1-0 Big Ten) stifled Penn State...

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