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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 receiver Kyric McGowan jogs into the end zone after a long catch and run last week against Michigan State. McGowan and fellow speedster JJ Jefferson have emerged as field-stretching receivers for the Wildcats.

Football: Young receivers stand out with big-play ability, consistency

October 11, 2018

Football Kyric McGowan flies past defenses by translating his film study to gameday schemes. JJ Jefferson sneaks past opposing players, getting just the necessary separation. Northwestern’s young...

Solomon Vault looks for a hole in the Michigan State defense. Vault has overcome multiple injuries to become the Cats’ lead running back.

Football: Vault takes reins of Northwestern rushing attack

October 11, 2018

Football Northwestern’s running game needed a spark. After an impressive start to the season, Jeremy Larkin had to retire because of cervical stenosis. So coach Pat Fitzgerald turned to a familiar...

The Northwestern football team practices in the new Ryan Fieldhouse this past April. The Wildcats have started the season with a 2-3 record.

Pope: Wait a few years before judging money spent on Ryan Fieldhouse construction, Welsh-Ryan renovation

October 9, 2018

Football If you believe Northwestern was inherently and automatically misguided when deciding to spent $380 million on new athletic facilities — $270 million to build the Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter...

Junior receiver Ben Skowronek stretches for a pass. The passing game clicked for Northwestern all afternoon long in a 29-19 upset win over Michigan State.

Football: Northwestern exorcises second-half demons, holds off No. 20 Michigan State for statement win

October 6, 2018

Football EAST LANSING, Mich. — Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. For the fifth time this season, Northwestern jumped out to a lead in the first half, this time at No. 20 Michigan State. Then...

Jordan Thompson and Joe Gaziano converge on Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke. The Wildcats upset win could reverse the course of their season.

Football: Northwestern’s win over Michigan State reverses trajectory of 2018 season

October 6, 2018

Football EAST LANSING, Mich. — For sophomore linebacker Chris Bergin, Northwestern’s win over No. 20 Michigan State on Saturday had special meaning. Bergin, whose father won a Rose Bowl as a...

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