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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


Left: Solomon Vault returns a kickoff for a touchdown in Northwestern’s 2016 win over Michigan State. Right: Safety Jared McGee hits Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke in Northwestern’s 2017 win.

Football: Northwestern looks to build off recent success against Michigan State

October 4, 2018

Football Joe Gaziano just wanted someone to fall on the ball. The defensive end had just stripped Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke with the Spartans trailing Northwestern 39-31 in triple...

Jeremy Larkin carries the ball against Akron in what became his final career game. Larkin retired due to cervical stenosis.

Football: Jeremy Larkin retires from football due to cervical stenosis

September 24, 2018

Football Sophomore running back Jeremy Larkin, Northwestern’s leading rusher and a bright spot in this season’s sluggish start, was forced to retire Friday after being diagnosed with cervical stenosis. The...

Northwestern safety Jared McGee (#41) and linebacker Nate Hall (#32) chase a Purdue player. McGee, Hall and the rest of the Wildcats' defense will face another RPO-based offense Saturday against Akron.

Football: RPOs continue to dominate discussion ahead of Akron game

September 13, 2018

Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald went viral on Tuesday by calling run-pass options schemes “communist” in his weekly news conference, mostly in reference to the fact that blocking linemen frequently...

Northwestern cornerback Montre Hartage forces an incomplete pass intended for Purdue receiver Jared Sparks on Thursday night.

Football: Wildcats’ defense plays sturdily enough to secure victory

August 30, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar had 18 completions and 196 passing yards at halftime. Freshman phenom Rondale Moore had 98 receiving yards and another 79 on the ground, with...

Paddy Fisher, right, makes a tackle in the Music City Bowl. The redshirt freshman linebacker is one of several NU standouts returning next season.

Football: Larkin, Gaziano among many who make Northwestern’s future brighter than ever

December 30, 2017

Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The last time Northwestern won this many football games over a four-year period, it promptly stopped playing the sport. That won’t be the case this time. With...

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