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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 dashes past a pack of Ball State defenders. The sophomore running back set a career high with 184 yards on the ground Saturday.

Football: Wildcats battle through injuries, survive scare by Ball State

September 27, 2015

No. 17 Northwestern (4-0) avoided a major upset by Ball State (2-2) Saturday night at Ryan Field to remain perfect as the team heads into conference play. The Wildcats battled back from a trio of early...

Clayton Thorson fires a pass downfield. The redshirt freshman struggled in the first half but rebounded to engineer two 80-yard touchdown drives in the third quarter.

Football: Third-quarter turnaround lifts Northwestern to victory

September 26, 2015

Pat Fitzgerald didn’t worry about his offense at halftime Saturday. Instead, he occupied himself with special teams personnel, leaving the position groups to discuss a first half that ended with Northwestern...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern survives against Ball State

September 26, 2015

It wasn’t pretty, but No. 17 Northwestern edged out Ball State, 24-19. Northwestern’s offense littered the first half with sloppy play. Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson turned the ball...

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