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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


Adetomiwa Adebawore celebrates after a big stop.

Football: No. 14 Northwestern’s defense clamps down after shaky start versus Illinois

December 12, 2020

Football Two weeks ago, Rocky Lombardi and the Michigan State offense exploited the highly-touted Northwestern defense behind quarterback draws, third-down conversations and a well-planned rushing...

Peyton Ramsey prepares to take the snap. The graduate quarterback and No. 8 Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West title with a win over Michigan State Saturday.

Football: No. 8 Northwestern looks to clinch Big Ten West title against Michigan State

November 27, 2020

Football On Oct. 6, 2018, one-win Northwestern traveled to Spartan Stadium to face No. 20 Michigan State. The Spartans, three years removed from playing in the College Football Playoff, were favored...

Peyton Ramsey drops back to pass. The graduate transfer quarterback has scored seven total touchdowns this season.

Football: Northwestern and Wisconsin to meet with West Division on the line

November 19, 2020

Football For the past four seasons, the winner of grudgefest between Wisconsin and Northwestern went on to represent the West Division at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Big Ten Championship. That streak...

Three Wildcats team up for a tackle. NU held Iowa to 104 total yards in the second half.

Football: The Wildcats show resilience in 17-point comeback win against Iowa

October 31, 2020

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Coach Pat Fitzgerald had seen this scary movie before. In fact, he watched the same film over and over again last season. With just over 1:43 remaining in the opening...

Travis Whillock makes a tackle against Minnesota. The senior safety was one of four Northwestern players to opt out of the 2020 season.

Samdup Miller and Travis Whillock headline four NU players opting out of 2020 season

October 16, 2020

Football When Northwestern takes the field next Saturday against Maryland, they will be short a couple of key pieces. In a team statement released Friday, it was announced that senior defensive...

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