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Senior linebacker Jimmy Hall forces a fumble as Anthony Walker wraps up Purdue's Akeem Hunt during Saturday's victory over the Boilermakers. Hall added an interception on Purdue's first offensive drive as the Wildcats' defense held Purdue to only 14 points.

Football: Quick start springs Northwestern past Purdue

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It was costly, but Northwestern is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Wildcats (5-6, 3-4) jumped out to an early 24-0 lead and then iced the game in the second...

Junior superback Dan Vitale leaps over a defender after making a catch Saturday against Purdue. Vitale hauled in four catches on the day for 43 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Purdue 14

November 22, 2014

Gameday What went right: Saturday was the rare undramatic victory for Northwestern. The Wildcats took a quick 21-0 lead and never really looked back. Before leaving with an injury, senior quarterback...

Freshman running back Justin Jackson heads for the end zone on his longest run of the season, a 68-yard dash in the fourth quarter. Jackson eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing on the season after running for 147 yards in Saturday's victory over Purdue.

Football: Justin Jackson surpasses 1,000 yards rushing

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Freshman running back Justin Jackson surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season with a 68-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of Northwestern’s game against Purdue...

Senior Tony Jones returns a punt 64 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. The return was Northwestern's first special teams touchdown since 2012.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 24, Purdue 7

November 22, 2014

Gameday It was an excellent half for Northwestern in all three facets, as the Wildcats jumped to a 24-0 lead, their largest of the season. But the major story of the first half was the leg injury that...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian limps off the field in the second quarter. Siemian was ruled out of the game with a left leg injury.

Football: Trevor Siemian leaves Purdue game with injury​

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian left Saturday’s game against Purdue with an apparent leg injury and did not return to the game. Siemian attempted a quarterback...

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