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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 coach Pat Fitzgerald congratulates his defense after senior defensive end Quentin Williams returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats used the score to help give them a 13-0 lead, but NU now leads 13-10 at halftime.

Wildcats use three interceptions to take 13-10 halftime lead

January 1, 2013

Northwestern leads Mississippi State 13-10 after the first half of the Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead, led by an opportunistic defense. Senior defensive lineman Quentin...

A Northwestern fan shows off his foam finger during the Wildcats’ pep rally in Jacksonville Monday night before the Gator Bowl.

Photo gallery: Gator Bowl pep rally

January 1, 2013

Northwestern fans gathered at Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Fla., on Monday for a pep rally in advance of Tuesday's Gator Bowl, where the Wildcats knocked off Mississippi State 34-20. The Northwestern...

Football: Wildcats face media ahead of Gator Bowl appearance

December 31, 2012

With only one day left before Northwestern and Mississippi State square off in the Gator Bowl, coaches and select players faced the media for the pregame press conference. Although a wide range of topics...

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell threw just six interceptions this season, compared to his 22 touchdown passes. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 50th best passing attack in the country this year.

Football: Why Mississippi State will win the Gator Bowl

December 29, 2012

Mississippi State may not be an SEC powerhouse, but the Bulldogs, who climbed as high as 11th in the rankings this year, still pose a legitimate threat to Northwestern's potential first bowl game win since...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald should have plenty of inspirational material for his team prior to Tuesday's Gator Bowl. A Wildcats win would give the program its first bowl win since 1949.

Football: Why Northwestern will win the 2013 Gator Bowl

December 27, 2012

Have no fear, Northwestern fans. You will finally be able to witness the Wildcats win a bowl game on Tuesday when they take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl. When NU does come out the...

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