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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Football: From the sidelines to the student section, Northwestern welcomes fans back to Ryan Field

September 2, 2021

Football Sophomore safety Brandon Joseph defended Northwestern’s home turf during his All-American redshirt freshman season by intercepting three passes across three starts at Ryan Field. But...

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Football Notebook: Hunter Johnson building rapport with NU offense ahead of season opener

August 28, 2021

Football Three weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced senior quarterback Hunter Johnson as the team’s starting signal caller over...

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Football: Following Cam Porter’s season-ending injury, running backs ready for larger role in 2021

August 23, 2021

Cam Porter was widely projected to be Northwestern’s starting running back against Michigan State after leading the Wildcats with 333 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2020. But throughout the...

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Football: How Hunter Johnson reclaimed his role as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 19, 2021

Football After Northwestern’s 2019 season, Mike Bajakian got to work.  Bajakian, who was named the Wildcats’ new offensive coordinator in December, proceeded to watch every play of NU’s...

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Football: Injuries sideline Porter, Franks for 2021 season

August 17, 2021

Football Just weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State on Sept. 3, injuries dealt Northwestern’s offense major blows in the backfield and in the trenches. Sophomore...

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