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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

C.J. Robbins celebrates a play. The senior defensive end, along with fellow DL Ifeadi Odenigbo, will play their final games at Ryan Field this Saturday when the Wildcats host Illinois.

Football: Northwestern bids farewell to defensive bookends C.J. Robbins, Ifeadi Odenigbo

November 21, 2016

Football C.J. Robbins is the grandpa in Northwestern’s locker room. After six years on the Wildcats’ roster — Robbins received an extra year of eligibility thanks to injuries suffered early...

Clayton Thorson throws downfield. The sophomore quarterback set a career high with 352 yards passing in a blowout win over the Boilermakers.

Football: Carr, Thorson continue to rewrite Northwestern record books

November 12, 2016

Football WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Another week, another laundry list of offensive milestones for Northwestern. The Wildcats (5-5, 4-3 Big Ten) easily dispatched the Purdue Boilermakers (3-7, 1-6)...

Trent Goens returns an interception. The pick was the first of the redshirt freshmans career and one of four the Wildcats recorded against the Boilermakers.

Football: Wildcats roll past Purdue 45-17 for bounce-back win

November 12, 2016

Football WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – When a third quarter interception by junior linebacker Anthony Walker gave way to a 42-yard Northwestern touchdown pass, junior running back Justin Jackson had to...

Pillote: Bowl projections for Northwestern, explained

November 10, 2016

Football Sitting at 4-5 with three winnable games left on its schedule against Purdue, Minnesota and Illinois, Northwestern looks poised to make a bowl game for the second season in a row. Minnesota...

Jazz Peavy reaches out for the ball. The Wisconsin receiver sparked the Badgers offense early with a 46-yard end-around score.

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 21, Northwestern 7

November 5, 2016

Wisconsin and Northwestern fought another close battle, with the No. 8 Badgers (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) ultimately pulling away late and prevailing, 21-7, over the Wildcats (4-5, 3-3). Both offenses ground...

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