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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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Rapid Recap: Illinois 47, Northwestern 14

November 27, 2021

Football CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — Through Northwestern’s dubious stretch of blowouts to Big Ten rivals this season, one silver lining remained — sole possession of the Land of Lincoln Trophy, the prize...

Cats Corner: Illinois Divided

Cats Corner: Illinois Divided

November 23, 2021

Football The Daily Northwestern’s Drew Schott and Lawrence Price speak with Jackson Janes and Josh Pietsch of The Daily Illini for Illinois Divided ahead of Saturday’s game between Northwestern...

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Football: ‘They both do things the right way’: Pat Fitzgerald and Bret Bielema’s friendship and coaching trajectories define Northwestern-Illinois rivalry

November 23, 2021

Football On Nov. 16, Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19. That news would force Illinois’ first-year head coach to miss his team’s upcoming game against then-No. 17 Iowa, a contest with...

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Football: Next level rivalry: Comparing the impact of Wildcats, Fighting Illini on the pro game

November 23, 2021

Football Before he was scoring 42-yard touchdowns for the Detroit Lions, running back Godwin Igwebuike suited up on the opposite side of the ball.  Igwebuike roamed the defensive backfield as...

Northwestern and Illinois will face off on Saturday for not just the Land of Lincoln Trophy. Some family and friends rivalries are at stake as well.

Football: Northwestern players prepare to face off against Illinois, and the fandom of friends and family

November 23, 2021

Football College football’s most historic rivalries are founded on hate, like the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn and The Game between Michigan and Ohio State. Not so much with Northwestern...

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