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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


Nate Hall makes a tackle. The junior linebacker was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Football: Hall named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

November 21, 2017

Football A seven-tackle performance against Minnesota highlighted by an interception and a recovered fumble earned junior linebacker Nate Hall Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference...

Football: In breakout seasons, pair of Northwestern linebackers take play to new heights

Football: In breakout seasons, pair of Northwestern linebackers take play to new heights

November 16, 2017

Northwestern faced an uphill test Oct. 28 against Michigan State. The Spartans had won four straight games entering the contest in Evanston and stood at No. 16 in the country. The Wildcats’ two previous...

Nate Hall wraps up a Boilermaker. The junior linebacker played a part in Northwestern’s stout run defense in Saturday’s win over Purdue.

Football: Stifling run defense helps lead Wildcats past Purdue

November 12, 2017

Football Purdue was gaining momentum. After finding the end zone for the first time, the Boilermakers forced Northwestern off the field quickly, and began moving the ball once more. Then Purdue...

Joe Gaziano engages an offensive lineman. The sophomore defensive end has six sacks this season.

Football: Sack machine Gaziano cements starting role, completes Cats’ D-line

November 10, 2017

Football With a team-leading six sacks to his name already this season, sophomore defensive end Joe Gaziano is well on his way to becoming a household name on Northwestern’s defense. But Gaziano’s...

Macan Wilson runs with the ball. The senior receiver caught five passes for 107 yards against Nebraska.

Football: Northwestern beats Nebraska 31-24, earns third consecutive OT win

November 4, 2017

Football LINCOLN, Neb. — Northwestern had the overtime magic two weeks ago, when Iowa tight end Noah Fant dropped an open pass to give the Wildcats a 17-10 win. NU had the magic last week, when junior...

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