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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


Clayton Thorson fires a pass. The junior quarterback will return to Evanston next season, the football program said Tuesday.

Football: Clayton Thorson to return for senior season

December 20, 2017

Football Junior quarterback Clayton Thorson will return for his senior season, the football program announced Tuesday. Thorson was eligible to enter the NFL Draft after his third year in Evanston,...

The Football Podcast: A season review and bowl preview

The Football Podcast: A season review and bowl preview

December 9, 2017

In the final episode of 2017, Max Schuman and Cole Paxton sit down to discuss Northwestern's upcoming trip to the Music City Bowl in Nashville and preview the Wildcats' opponent in that game, Kentucky....

Pat Fitzgerald leads the Wildcats onto the field. Northwestern will face Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 29.

Football: Northwestern set to face Kentucky in Music City Bowl

December 3, 2017

Football After rolling to a lengthy winning streak to close out the regular season, Northwestern is being rewarded with a first-ever trip to the Music City Bowl. The No. 21 Wildcats (9-3, 7-2 Big...

Tyler Lancaster celebrates with the Land of Lincoln trophy after Northwestern’s 42-7 victory over Illinois. The Wildcats will learn their bowl destination on Sunday.

Football: Northwestern’s bowl destination remains up in the air

November 28, 2017

Football Northwestern’s regular season is over, but the team and its fans will have to wait another week before finding out exactly where the Wildcats will be playing postseason football. The...

Justin Jackson (left) holds off a Penn State defender. The senior running back and the Wildcats will head to Maryland hoping to rebound from two straight losses.

Pope: Northwestern football’s real season begins this weekend

October 10, 2017

Football Five games into the season, Northwestern is basically where everyone thought they’d be. Yet fans are panicking. It’s a classic case of recency bias. After three weeks without a...

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