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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


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Football: Hilinski, wide receivers showcase chemistry in 21-7 win over Rutgers

October 16, 2021

Football During a press conference on Monday, sophomore quarterback Ryan Hilinski expressed the importance of having fun while playing because ‘it makes the weeks easier.’ After Saturday,...

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Football: Northwestern’s defense stifles Rutgers, controls the line of scrimmage in its first Big Ten win

October 16, 2021

Football Chris Bergin went into Saturday’s game against Rutgers as the Big Ten’s leader in tackles. Unlike its graduate linebacker, Northwestern’s defense was near the bottom of the...

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Football: Propelled by strong all-around performance, Northwestern rights ship in dominant 21-7 win over Rutgers

October 16, 2021

Football Against the co-inventors of college football, Northwestern reinvented itself. On the heels of a 56-7 beatdown at the hands of Nebraska, the Wildcats regrouped over their bye week....

Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
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Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

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Football: Northwestern and Hilinski’s Hope team up to break down mental health stigma

October 15, 2021

Content Warning: This story contains mention of suicide. This year, Northwestern participated in College Football Mental Health Week for the first time.  The Wildcats kicked off the week at their...

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