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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: Hunter Johnson announced as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 17, 2021

Football Hunter Johnson will be leading Northwestern’s offense as the Wildcats take the field against Michigan State on Sept. 3. The senior and former-five star recruit was named NU’s starting...

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Football: Northwestern seeks third Big Ten Championship appearance in four years

August 16, 2021

Football Last year, Northwestern put together its best season since 1995. By making the Big Ten Championship Game for the second time in three years and winning the 2021 Citrus Bowl, the Wildcats...

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Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021

At Big Ten Media Days in July, coach Pat Fitzgerald was direct in detailing how Northwestern can prevent a dropoff from its 7-2 campaign in 2020: finding consistency at quarterback.  At preseason camp,...

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Football: Ahead of 2021 season, Northwestern looks forward to the journey for a Big Ten Championship

July 25, 2021

Three trophy cases line the wall inside the Walter Athletics Center near the entrance of Wilson Field.  From left to right, the cases lay out the order of Northwestern’s goals each season: “Win...

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Football Notebook: Fitzgerald, three players discuss name, image and likeness legislation and chase for conference title at Big Ten Media Days

July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, In. — As Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald climbed up to the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium, “Go U, Northwestern”  played through the loudspeakers. Within seconds of beginning his...

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