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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 passes the ball in front of more than 107,000 fans at Ohio Stadium. The sophomore threw for 256 yards against the heavily favored Buckeyes.

Football: In historically one-sided series, NU starting to keep up with Ohio State

October 30, 2016

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s game with Ohio State looking to shock the Buckeyes at their place for the first time since 1971. Instead, they ended with a similar result...

Clayton Thorson watches from the ground. The sophomore led Northwestern to a near-upset of No. 6 Ohio State.

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 24, Northwestern 20

October 29, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern entered Saturday’s contest against No. 6 Ohio State as heavy underdogs and, despite a slow start, kept the game exciting until the closing minutes. But after walking...

Marcus McShepard lines up at the line of scrimmage. The junior has gone from cornerback, to wide receiver, back to cornerback within the last 10 months.

Football: Matthew Harris’ retirement another hit to already-depleted Wildcats cornerback group

October 27, 2016

Football Last season, Northwestern had one of the most trustworthy cornerback groups in college football. With two All-Big Ten starters, Nick VanHoose and Matthew Harris, and a third corner, Keith...

Students fill Ryan Field during Northwestern’s loss to Ohio State in 2013. Since that game, the two programs have moved in very different directions.

Football: 3 years after ‘GameDay,’ Northwestern and Ohio State reconvene

October 27, 2016

Football Saturday’s matchup of Northwestern and Ohio State will mark the 1,120th day since the last football game between the two universities. That’s 1,120 days since ESPN’s “College...

Clayton Thorson gets tackled in the second half. The sophomore quarterback threw for 252 yards in the first half but just 33 in the second half.

Football: Northwestern escapes with win despite second-half offensive slump

October 22, 2016

Football When senior kicker Jack Mitchell hit a 19-yard field goal with time expiring in the first half, it didn’t feel like the last time Northwestern would put points on the board. As the whistle...

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