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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


Sophomore cornerback Matthew Harris hits a Nebraska defender during Northwestern’s Oct. 18 game. Harris and fellow-corner Nick VanHoose will face a new challenge this weekend against pass-happy Notre Dame.

Football: VanHoose, Harris holding down cornerback position

November 14, 2014

Gameday Not too long ago, cornerback was a problem position for Northwestern. Last season — when the Wildcats allowed 256.2 passing yards per game, 102nd out of 124 Football Bowl Subdivision teams...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) and the Northwestern offense will need to seize every opportunity against the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is the toughest team on the Wildcats’ schedule.

Football: Wildcats face uphill battle against star-studded Fighting Irish

November 13, 2014

Gameday Northwestern hasn’t seen anything like Everett Golson this season. Notre Dame’s dynamic quarterback is the key cog in the Fighting Irish’s offense and one of the top passers in the...

Trevor Siemian caps a 97-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown rush. Immediately following the score, Minnesota's Jalen Myrick returned Northwestern's kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, sending the Wildcats to a 24-17 loss.

Football: Little mistakes, big kick return cost Northwestern in loss to Minnesota

October 11, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS — After two steps forward, Northwestern took a big one back Saturday. The Wildcats (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) lost 24-17 to Minnesota (5-1, 2-0) at TCF Bank Stadium, killing the good vibes from...

Running back Justin Jackson was Northwestern's best offensive player Saturday. The freshman rushed for 162 yards on 33 carries in the Cats' 20-14 win over Wisconsin.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 20-14 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 5, 2014

1. You need a two-dimensional offense to beat Northwestern’s defense It feels strange to say it after Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 259 yards, but Northwestern’s run defense was pretty good...

Redshirt freshman Godwin Igwebuike was Saturday's star, intercepting three Wisconsin passes, including two in the fourth quarter.

Football: Igwebuike, Jackson lead Northwestern over No. 17 Wisconsin

October 4, 2014

Northwestern’s mid-season renaissance continues. In their conference home opener, the Wildcats (3-2, 2-0 Big Ten) stretched their win streak to three with an upset victory over No. 17 Wisconsin (3-2,...

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