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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 Godwin Igwebuike tackles Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf. The Northwestern defense faltered against the Volunteers on Friday, losing the Outback Bowl 45-6.

Football: Defense falters in Outback Bowl loss

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — If one puts faith in predictions, Northwestern’s loss to Tennessee in the Outback Bowl was unsurprising. Tennessee was the heavy favorite; ESPN gave the Volunteers a 77...

Senior defensive end Deonte Gibson battles against a Tennessee player. The Wildcat captain along with his senior teammates played their last game for Northwestern on Friday.

Football: Seniors reflect on difficult end to 10-3 season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Fitzgerald choked up following Friday’s Outback Bowl loss. The coach took a moment to regroup after his seniors played their last game as Wildcats. “I want...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson sits up after taking a hit Friday. Thorson struggled as Northwestern lost the Outback Bowl 45-6 to Tennessee.

Football: Outback Bowl blowout brings ‘disappointing’ end to Northwestern’s season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Friday could have been an exclamation point on a historic season, a celebration of one of the greatest teams in Northwestern history. Instead, the Outback Bowl was a...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern falls apart in second half of Outback Bowl

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Whatever hope Northwestern had for a comeback all too quickly wilted in the second half, with the Wildcats falling 45-6 to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Outback Bowl....

Junior cornerback Matthew Harris defends Tenneesse wide receiver Jauan Jennings. The Wildcats trail the Volunteers 17-6 at halftime.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern trails by 11 at end of first half

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Northwestern struggled in the opening half of the Outback Bowl, stumbling on offense and failing to take advantage of several Tennessee miscues, falling behind 17-6. Offensively...

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