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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 scans the field before a snap. The redshirt freshman quarterback could have his hands full with a dominant Tennessee pass rush.

Football: A quick look at Tennessee, Northwestern’s opponent in the Outback Bowl

December 19, 2015

Tennessee is far from being the class of the SEC or a national powerhouse — much like it was in the 1996 season when the Volunteers and Wildcats last met — but despite an 8-4 (5-3 SEC) record, Tennessee...

Nick VanHoose runs back an interception. The senior cornerback will miss the Outback Bowl with a hand injury.

Football: Cornerback Nick VanHoose to miss Outback Bowl with finger injury

December 16, 2015

Football Senior cornerback Nick VanHoose suffered a finger injury on his right hand during practice over the weekend and will miss the Outback Bowl, the athletic department confirmed to The Daily. ...

A bundled-up coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern football team get ready to take the field against Wisconsin. The Wildcats are bound for the warmer weather of Tampa, Florida, and the Outback Bowl.

Football: Northwestern selected for Outback Bowl, to play Tennessee

December 6, 2015

Football Northwestern will play Tennessee in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1 in Tampa, Florida, the bowl game announced Sunday. The Wildcats finished No. 13 in the final College Football Playoff...

Pillote: Northwestern's case for the New Year's Six

Pillote: Northwestern’s case for the New Year’s Six

November 29, 2015

Football Last week I wrote that the Outback Bowl, played Jan. 1 in Tampa, Florida, is Northwestern's most likely postseason destination, and that remains the case after the Wildcats' win over...

Football: Bowl scenarios for Northwestern

November 23, 2015

Football Wildcat fans can already start celebrating, but don’t buy plane tickets just yet. With just one game left to play and nine wins in its pocket, Northwestern has already assured itself...

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