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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


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Football: Emotions abound with Northwestern victory in Ireland

August 28, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of suicide DUBLIN — One of the most important steps of Northwestern’s journey toward the Aer Lingus College Football Classic came on a whirlwind February...

A football player in a purple jersey with the number 12 on it stands on the field.

Football Preview: Northwestern seeks redemption in season opener against Nebraska

August 25, 2022

When Northwestern traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2021, things quickly took a turn for the worse.  Within just six minutes, the score was 14-0 Cornhuskers. By the end of the first half, it was 35-7....

Football player wearing white carries a football against two opposing players dressed in black and orange on a football field.

Football: Northwestern aims to rebound after down year and tough offseason

August 12, 2022

Northwestern has adopted a Jekyll-and-Hyde persona in recent years. The Wildcats capped off a nine-win season in 2018 with a victory in the Holiday Bowl, followed by a dismal 3-9 campaign in 2019. NU...

Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016

Football Even after injuries to three-of-four preseason starters, Northwestern’s secondary can still claim to be the best unit of the Wildcats’ defense. First, junior cornerback Keith Watkins...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sprints away from the NU defense. With Nebraska up next, the Cats are trying to fix the little mistakes that contributed to their two consecutive defeats.

Football: Northwestern to focus on preparation, fundamentals for game against Nebraska

October 19, 2015

Football The Wildcats know that they have something to prove this Saturday. After falling out of the top 25 following crushing losses to then-No. 18 Michigan and then-No. 17 Iowa, Northwestern...

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