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


Chris Bergin celebrates following a big play. The Northwestern defense forced five turnovers on the day.

Football: No. 19 Northwestern upsets No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7, takes Big Ten West lead

November 21, 2020

Football Heading into Saturday’s matchup, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 19 Northwestern ranked first and second in the country in defensive efficiency. On a cold night at Ryan Field, the Big Ten...

Junior defensive tackle Trevor Kent dives to recover a loose fumble. Northwestern forced five turnovers, including two fumble recoveries.

Football: Northwestern gets five takeaways off Wisconsin, holds Badgers to a touchdown

November 21, 2020

Football Northwestern had an excellent start to the game, holding Wisconsin to zero yards on its first possession and quickly driving down the field for a score. But Graham Mertz and the Badgers offense...

John Raine catches a pass against Nebraska. The graduate transfer has emerged as one of Northwestern’s top offensive players this 2020 season.

Football: From Florida Atlantic to the Big Ten, how John Raine became Northwestern’s top tight end

November 20, 2020

Even Pat Fitzgerald will admit it: Northwestern tried to keep John Raine a secret. Despite an impressive resume of two bowl wins and nearly 350 receiving yards in his senior season at Florida Atlantic,...

Peyton Ramsey hands the ball off to Jesse Brown. The Cats are hoping for a big offensive performance against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s offense looks to play complete game against Wisconsin

November 20, 2020

Football No. 19 Northwestern’s offense has proven to be a balanced unit that can help win a football game in different ways. Against Maryland, NU’s passing game and running game were virtually...

Peyton Ramsey drops back to pass. The graduate transfer quarterback has scored seven total touchdowns this season.

Football: Northwestern and Wisconsin to meet with West Division on the line

November 19, 2020

Football For the past four seasons, the winner of grudgefest between Wisconsin and Northwestern went on to represent the West Division at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Big Ten Championship. That streak...

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