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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


Justin Jackson cuts away from the sideline during Northwestern's loss to Illinois last Saturday. After a stellar freshman season, the running back is a key part of the Wildcats' future in 2015 and beyond.

Football: Looking ahead to the 2015 season

December 2, 2014

A second-straight season without a bowl game is disappointing, but despite having the same record, Northwestern’s 2014 campaign wasn’t as bad as 2013’s. A talented defense kept the Wildcats competitive...

Senior safety Ibraheim Campbell looks to the sideline during Northwestern's season-ending loss to Illinois. Campbell was voted second-team all-Big Ten by the conference media.

Football: Campbell, VanHoose earn all-Big Ten honors

December 2, 2014

Two Northwestern players were named second-team all-Big Ten, the conference announced Monday. Senior safety Ibraheim Campbell was voted to the second team by conference media, while junior cornerback...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

Football: Despite big win, Fitzgerald has team focused on Boilermakers

November 17, 2014

It’s been a good week for Jack Mitchell. After a clutch performance that saw him nail the game-winning kick in Northwestern’s most improbable victory in recent memory, the sophomore kicker was...

Junior defensive end Deonte Gibson pressures Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson in the first half. Golson's pass was intercepted by Anthony Walker and returned to the Notre Dame 4-yard line, setting Northwestern up for an easy touchdown.

Halftime Reaction: Notre Dame 27, Northwestern 23

November 15, 2014

Gameday SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Northwestern played one of its best halves of the season, but it could have been even better if not for some self-inflicted wounds. The Wildcats got a big stop on defense...

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