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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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Rapid Recap: Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21

September 3, 2021

Northwestern proved in 2020 that a regular season loss to Michigan State couldn't derail its hopes of Big Ten title contention and postseason success. This year, the Wildcats (0-1, 0-1 Big Ten) will...

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Football: New-look wide receiver room looks to boost Northwestern’s passing offense in 2021

September 2, 2021

Football After three seasons at Kansas, wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr. entered the transfer portal last winter. During the 2019 campaign, he caught 45 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns....

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Football: The last remaining member of the Irish Law Firm, Chris Bergin leads linebacking corps

September 2, 2021

Football While analyzing the dominant defense Northwestern flexed last year, the core of the unit could be found in the middle at linebacker. Blake Gallagher, Paddy Fisher and Chris Bergin,...

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Football: Hunter Johnson brings new confidence in his second stint as starting quarterback

September 2, 2021

Football In 2019, Hunter Johnson seemed destined to follow in Clayton Thorson’s footsteps as the next great Northwestern quarterback. The former five-star recruit transferred from Clemson as...

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Football: Northwestern seeks to avenge 2020 loss to Michigan State in nationally televised Friday night opener

September 2, 2021

Football It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago. A little more than nine months have lapsed since the afternoon of Nov. 28, 2020 — the day Michigan State dealt then-No. 8 Northwestern its...

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