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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


Ohio State celebrates in the end zone after scoring yet another touchdown against the Wildcats last Friday. NU is trying to rebound from its worst loss since 2007.

‘Control-alt-delete’: How Northwestern football is turning the page after a 49-point loss

October 24, 2019

Football Pat Fitzgerald has made his disdain for technology quite clear over the past few months. But at Monday’s press conference, Northwestern’s 14th year coach used a computer metaphor to sum...

Former defensive lineman Jordan Thompson takes down Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke. Thompson is one of many seniors whose presence the Wildcats have missed this season.

Football: Why Northwestern is missing Clayton Thorson and the winningest class in program history

October 24, 2019

Football Pat Fitzgerald actually looked under the podium during his press conference Monday, pretending he might find a way to end Northwestern’s worst start to a season since 1992. There wasn’t...

Cameron Green reaches to catch a pass during a game last season. The Wildcats have struggled to replace Green at superback this season.

Football: After Cam Green’s retirement, NU has struggled to fill the void at superback

October 24, 2019

Football Coming off of the best season of his career, then-junior superback Cameron Green looked ready to become a key piece in Northwestern’s offensive puzzle in the 2019 season. But right...

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields sprints forward. The sophomore powered the Buckeyes to a blowout win over Northwestern on Friday.

Football: Ohio State, Northwestern talent gap shows in ugly loss

October 19, 2019

Football They congregated on the south side of Ryan Field before the game to get a close look at some future stars. Multiple NFL general managers and dozens of scouts arrived well before kickoff and...

Northwestern cornerback A.J. Hampton chases after Ohio States Master Teague III en route to a 73-yard touchdown. The Buckeyes demolished the Wildcats 52-3 Friday at Ryan Field.

‘Buckeye onslaught’: Northwestern embarrassed in humbling 52-3 loss to No. 4 Ohio State

October 19, 2019

Football On a chilly night where Northwestern was outclassed by a program operating miles and miles away in the college football stratosphere, Paddy Fisher stepped to the postgame presser wearing a...

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