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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


Northwestern's trio of linebackers celebrates after forcing a turnover against Wisconsin.

Football: How the ‘Irish Law Firm’ of linebackers became Northwestern’s heartbeat

December 11, 2020

Football Just six minutes into Northwestern’s biggest game of the season against No. 10 Wisconsin, with the Wildcats up 7-0 thanks to a touchdown score on their first possession, senior linebacker...

Northwestern players celebrate after being Illinois last season. The Cats have won their last five games against the Fighting Illini.

Football: How Northwestern has dominated Illinois over the past five years

December 10, 2020

Football The last time Northwestern lost to its rival in orange and blue, the program looked much different. Justin Jackson — wearing a peculiar No. 28 — was a true freshman for the Wildcats,...

Cam Porter scores a touchdown. His was one of only two NU trips to the end zone against Michigan State.

Football: Missed opportunities plague No. 8 Northwestern in loss to Michigan State

November 28, 2020

Football Not many people expected a team that was outscored 73-7 in its last two games to upset the No. 8 team in the country. But that is exactly what happened on Saturday night in East Lansing....

Paddy Fisher makes a tackle. The senior had 12 tackles in NU's loss to Michigan State.

Football: Michigan State outplays and upsets No. 8 Northwestern

November 28, 2020

Football No. 8 Northwestern entered Saturday's game against Michigan State as almost two-touchdown favorites with a chance to hoist the Big Ten West Division title at the end of the day. Instead,...

Paddy Fisher tackles a Wisconsin player. The senior tackle is second on the team with 46 tackles on the season.

Football: Northwestern keeps its focus despite the hype surrounding its 5-0 start

November 27, 2020

Football Northwestern football fans sat in front of their televisions Tuesday night eagerly awaiting the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2020 season to see where the Wildcats would...

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