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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


Clayton Thorson barks out assignments before a snap. The diligent redshirt freshman still has plenty of room for improvement in his first season.

Football: Clayton Thorson committed to constant improvement

October 15, 2015

On the bus ride back to Evanston after Northwestern’s 38-0 loss to Michigan, Clayton Thorson dove into the game film. He watched his Wildcats offense sputter to 168 yards, saw the unit fail to convert...

Northwestern will emerge from the tunnel Sept. 5 against Stanford with redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson at quarterback.

2015 Football Preview: Meet Clayton Thorson, Northwestern’s new quarterback

August 28, 2015

2015 Football Preview Finally, after an off-season of speculation and competition, Northwestern has a quarterback. When the Wildcats’ offense takes the field against Stanford on Sept. 5, it...

Football: Wildcats name Clayton Thorson starting quarterback against Stanford

August 27, 2015

2015 Football Preview Redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson will be Northwestern’s starting quarterback in the Wildcats’ first game against Stanford on Sept. 5, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced via...

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