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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

Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks was named the 2012 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award for best defensive back in the country. He had four interceptions, 11 defended passes and seven pass breakups this season to help lead the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record.

Football: Mississippi State poses big challenge for Northwestern in Gator Bowl

December 22, 2012

As Northwestern gets set to battle Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Gator Bowl, the process of creating a gameplan for a previously unknown opponent is in full swing. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has gone...

Northwestern will play Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on New Years Day. The two teams will square off noon at the EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

Football: Northwestern headed to Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day

December 2, 2012

After mounting speculation throughout the past week, No. 20 Northwestern officially accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the 2013 Gator Bowl. The Wildcats (9-3, 5-3 Big Ten) will face Mississippi...

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