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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern’s team huddles together during a pause against Rutgers. The Wildcats host Minnesota under the lights at Ryan Field on Saturday night in NU’s Big Ten home opener.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern prepares for prime time Big Ten home opener against Minnesota

September 20, 2023

When Northwestern last took the field against Minnesota, running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 178 yards and three scores en route to a 31-3 Golden Gophers victory. While Ibrahim is no longer suiting...

Senior defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. watches on from the sideline.

Football: Braun looks to find consistency, move forward with Big Ten West play on the horizon

September 20, 2023

Two days after then-No. 21 Duke diminished Northwestern’s trip to Wallace Wade Stadium, interim head coach David Braun took the podium at Walter Athletics Center on Monday, looking to place his team’s...

Players in purple uniforms run on field.

Football: How Northwestern and Minnesota’s returning experience may impact the Big Ten West race

October 28, 2021

Football In the third quarter of its season opener against Ohio State, Minnesota lost star running back Mohamad Ibrahim to a season-ending lower leg injury. Just over one month later, Trey...

Player in white jersey stands on green grass.

Football: Northwestern returns to Big Ten West action as Minnesota comes to Evanston

October 28, 2021

Football Northwestern rebounded from a lopsided 56-7 road loss to Nebraska by holding off Rutgers 21-7 Oct. 16, earning the Wildcats their first Big Ten win and giving the home crowd something to...

Rashod Bateman catches a ball in the end zone for a touchdown. The receiver had three touchdowns against Northwestern.

Football: Bateman, Johnson torch Northwestern defense to tune of 4 receiving touchdowns

November 23, 2019

Football Northwestern has faced a lot of ground-and-pound teams this season, and Minnesota’s offense is also based around establishing the run. The difference between the No. 10 Golden Gophers and...

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