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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern’s defense celebrates following a forced incompletion in last week’s defeat to Nebraska. Ahead of its matchup with Maryland on Saturday, NU believes in its ability to quickly bounce back and reach .500 once again.

Football: ‘Our best football is still ahead of us’: Braun, players believe in team’s ability to bounce back versus Maryland

October 26, 2023

Despite being a double-digit underdog, Northwestern was within striking distance throughout its matchup over Nebraska. The Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) would have been over .500 for the first time in...

Junior running back Anthony Tyus III breaks away for a 39-yard run. He led the ‘Cats in rushing yards on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Nebraska 17, Northwestern 9

October 21, 2023

Following the bye week, Northwestern traveled to Lincoln to face Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. With 86,769 fans in attendance, both teams looked to start the second half of the season on a high note...

Sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch is tackled. Northwestern fell victim to a 31-point second-half burst from No. 6 Penn State on Saturday in a 41-13 defeat.

Football: Northwestern still searching for four full quarters of football, falls victim to second-half surge from No. 6 Penn State

October 1, 2023

Northwestern interim head coach David Braun got exactly what he wanted against No. 6 Penn State: a fast start. Senior kicker Jack Olsen’s opening squib kick on Saturday threw the Nittany Lions for...

A Northwestern player holds a helmet. Interim head coach David Braun and three players spoke to the media Wednesday following NU’s first open practice of fall camp.

Football Notebook: Takeaways from Northwestern’s first open practice of fall camp

August 10, 2023

Northwestern commenced its first open practice of the 2023 season on Wednesday, and its sixth practice of fall camp. The Wildcats took the field under new leadership for the first time since 2006 in...

Players in white uniforms dive to tackle an opponent.

Football: Injury-decimated Wildcats can’t complete upset bid to Purdue, suffer 10th straight loss

November 20, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In Northwestern’s potential game-tying drive against Purdue, offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian dialed up what has worked best for the Wildcats all season. Trailing 17-9 midway...

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