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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


Kyle Queiro tiptoes down the sideline on an interception return. The senior safety scored a touchdown on the return to help Northwestern to a Music City Bowl victory.

Football: Northwestern claws out 24-23 victory in Music City Bowl

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The road to victory was a rocky one, filled with twists and turns. But as the clock ran out on the 2017 season, Northwestern, once again, found a way to get it done. In...

Matt Alviti brings the ball down. The senior quarterback had 54 rushing yards after being pressed into duty in the Music City Bowl.

Football: Led by Alviti, seniors shine bright in Music City Bowl win

December 29, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matt Alviti stayed at Northwestern for five years to get a pair of degrees. But he also stayed because of the relationship he had with his “brothers” in the Wildcats’...

Mayor Hagerty wagers Lexington mayor in outcome of Music City Bowl

December 29, 2017

Northwestern and the University of Kentucky will take to the football field Friday to battle it out for a bottle of whiskey — and a Music City Bowl win. Evanston’s Mayor Steve Hagerty and Lexington,...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell lunges forward during a game against Georgia in the 2016 season. Snell will be the top threat on Kentucky’s offense in Friday’s bowl game against Northwestern.

Football: Scouting Northwestern’s Music City Bowl opponent, Kentucky

December 28, 2017

Football Halfway through the regular season, the blue Wildcats of Kentucky seemed on pace for one of the school’s best football years in recent memory. Kentucky was 5-1 — and had led Florida...

Justin Jackson runs with the football. The senior running back starred in Northwestern's win over Pittsburgh in the Pinstripe Bowl last December.

Football: Northwestern readies for Music City Bowl on cusp of 10-win season

December 26, 2017

Football When the Wildcats take the field in Nashville on Friday, they’ll have an opportunity to make two kinds of history. No. 21 Northwestern (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) can win its eighth consecutive...

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