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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


Schuman: Most college football teams aren’t very good — and that’s okay

October 6, 2016

Even after a 38-31 win over Iowa that was more convincing than the scoreline indicates, Northwestern probably isn’t a very good team. The Wildcats struggle with consistency, are dealing with injuries...

Anthony Walker kneels before a game. The junior linebacker is averaging under six tackles per game so far this season.

Football: Anthony Walker embracing ‘personal challenge’ against Iowa

September 29, 2016

Football Anthony Walker knew what was coming. On 3rd-and-7, his outside receivers covered, Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong would be throwing to his safety valve, tight end Cethan Carter. When...

Trae Williams tackles Nebraska receiver Alonzo Moore moments after he caught a 59-yard pass. Northwestern gave up 556 yards of total offense Saturday.

Football: Wildcats defense has no answers for Nebraska

September 25, 2016

Football Northwestern’s defense couldn’t stop Nebraska Saturday night. The Wildcats (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten) surrendered 556 yards to the Cornhuskers (4-0, 1-0) in their Big Ten opener, and though...

Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

Austin Carr catches a 24-yard touchdown pass. The senior receiver already has 392 receiving yards this season, more than any Wildcat had in all of 2015.

Football: Austin Carr shines in spite of rough start for Northwestern

September 25, 2016

Football The year 2016 has generally not been kind to Northwestern’s players — except one. In another loss for the Wildcats (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten), senior wide receiver Austin Carr was again an...

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