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

Pat Fitzgerald and his team celebrate the Land of Lincoln Trophy. The Cats are looking to win the Big Ten Championship this weekend against Ohio State.

Football: Northwestern hears the noise from the outside, but stays focused on its goals

December 17, 2020

Football Oftentimes, teams push back against the notion that they pay attention to what others say about them. But it’s hard not to hear the outside noise, no matter how hard they try. Players’...

Evan Hull races down the field. The redshirt freshman running back will look to follow up his career game against Illinois in the Big Ten Championship.

Football: After season-best performance against Illinois, running backs hope to continue success against Ohio State

December 17, 2020

Football Two weeks ago, Northwestern’s game against Minnesota was canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Golden Gophers’ program. A bye week could not have come at a better...

Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz

Football: Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz to retire after 2020 season

December 14, 2020

Football Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz will retire following the 2020 season. The news was first reported by Brandon Marcello of 247 Sports. Hankwitz is in his 13th season...

Cam Porter runs the football.

Football: Porter, Hull power Northwestern run game back to action in win over Illinois

December 12, 2020

Football If last year’s win against Illinois is remembered as the “Andrew Marty game,” then this year’s might go down in Northwestern football history as the “Cam Porter game.” The...

Northwestern running back Jesse Brown holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy on his helmet

Football: No. 14 Northwestern dominates in the running game, beats Illinois 28-10

December 12, 2020

Football Pat Fitzgerald wants everyone to keep discounting Northwestern. When he saw the video of Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler calling the No. 14 Wildcats (6-1, 6-1 Big Ten) “little brother,”...

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