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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


Jesse Brown receives the No. 1 jersey at Northwestern’s practice last week.

Football Notebook: Bajakian, Hankwitz talk training camp takeaways ahead of 2020 season

October 14, 2020

Football Against all odds, the Big Ten football season is now less than 10 days away. Northwestern is set to open its 2020 campaign on Oct. 24 against Maryland at a mostly empty Ryan Field. The...

Paddy Fisher makes a tackle. The junior linebacker is NU’s lone returning captain this season.

Football Notebook: Thomas, Fisher push each other to be better leaders

August 17, 2019

Football KENOSHA, Wis. — The offensive line always seems to be a question mark for Northwestern, and with only two starters returning from last season, this year is no different. But with the addition...

Clayton Thorson throws a pass. The senior quarterback is projected as a fourth- or fifth-round pick in this week’s NFL Draft.

Football: Clayton Thorson headlines prospects with NFL dreams

April 24, 2019

Football After four record-setting years leading the Northwestern offense, quarterback Clayton Thorson will now look to continue his football career in the NFL. Thorson, the Wildcats’ all-time...

Dwayne Haskins throws a pass against Michigan. The Ohio State quarterback tore up the Wolverines’ secondary and will post a stiff test for Northwestern.

Football: Northwestern secondary facing massive test against Ohio State, Dwayne Haskins

November 30, 2018

Football Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ 2018 season is the best of any Big Ten signal-caller ever — and now he’s set to face Northwestern. Haskins, named Big Ten Offensive Player of...

Drew Luckenbaugh is paraded by teammates. The sophomore kicker’s game-winning field goal against Nebraska was part of yet another close game for Northwestern.

Football: In a season of ups and downs, close games remain the constant for ‘Cardiac Cats’

November 30, 2018

Football After a 31-17 win over Wisconsin that solidified Northwestern as Big Ten West frontrunners, Clayton Thorson alluded to an old nickname for the Wildcats’ program. “Around here, a lot...

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