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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


A week after facing a pass-happy Penn State, Northwestern will meet run-powered Wisconsin on Saturday. Badgers running back Melvin Gordon, one of the country’s best backs, carried 22 times for 172 yards against the Wildcats in last year’s matchup.

Football: Wisconsin running game poses new challenge for stout Northwestern defense

October 3, 2014
Coming off its best performance of the season, Northwestern's defense faces an even tougher test this week as Wisconsin comes to town.

Football: Fitzgerald offers ample areas for improvement at weekly news conference

September 29, 2014
At his weekly news conference Monday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said despite Saturday's blowout win, Northwestern is suffering from immaturity and failing to do the little things.
Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg throws a pass against Rutgers on Sept. 13. Northwestern’s defense will have its hands full with the multi-talented quarterback Saturday.

Football: NU to have hands full with Penn State’s Hackenberg

September 25, 2014

Listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 234 pounds, Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg is the kind of quarterback prospective that coaches dream of having. But Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats'...

Northwestern's Nick VanHoose and Chi Chi Ariguzo attempt to bring down a Western Illinois ball-carrier. The Wildcats won 24-7 despite giving up more total yards than they gained.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 24-7 win over Western Illinois

September 21, 2014

1. If Northwestern wins, it’s going to have to win ugly Northwestern has drawn plenty of criticism following Saturday’s win over Western Illinois, and much of it is deserved. The offensive scheme...

Northwestern players face fans and celebrate after the team's 24-7 victory over Western Illinois. The win provided some relief for the Wildcats, who had lost their first two games before Saturday.

Football: Wildcats earn first win behind opportunistic defense, running game

September 20, 2014

Northwestern is finally in the win column. After a difficult first two weeks of the season, the Wildcats (1-2) rode a strong ground game and a bend-but-don’t-break defense to a 24-7 victory over...

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