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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


Clayton Thorson barks out assignments before a snap. The diligent redshirt freshman still has plenty of room for improvement in his first season.

Football: Clayton Thorson committed to constant improvement

October 15, 2015

On the bus ride back to Evanston after Northwestern’s 38-0 loss to Michigan, Clayton Thorson dove into the game film. He watched his Wildcats offense sputter to 168 yards, saw the unit fail to convert...

Rapid Reaction: It all falls apart for Northwestern in 38-0 loss to Michigan

October 10, 2015

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — No. 13 Northwestern (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) lost 38-0 to No. 18 Michigan (5-1, 2-0) on Saturday, ending the team’s five-game winning streak. In a game that was disappointing in...

Solomon Vault trots into the endzone for a touchdown. The freshman running back faces competition from classmate Auston Anderson in a crowded Northwestern backfield.

Football: Vault, Anderson jostle for playing time at running back

April 7, 2015

Football As spring practice draws to a close for Northwestern, very little is clear about the Wildcats’ offense heading into next season. There still isn’t a starting quarterback, with true...

Football: Northwestern makes no staff changes for 2015

December 19, 2014

Northwestern does not plan on making changes to the coaching staff following a second consecutive 5-7 football season. As recruiting has improved for the Wildcats in recent years, the team was expected...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver attempts a pass against Iowa. Oliver will make his first career start Saturday against Illinois, attempting to keep Northwestern's offensive momentum going despite losing senior quarterback Trevor Siemian to a season-ending knee injury.

Football: With offense finally clicking, Siemian injury raises more questions

November 28, 2014

Gameday Northwestern’s offense finally looked like it was putting it together. Two scores in the final two drives against Michigan. Forty-three points in an upset win over Notre Dame. Twenty-one...

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