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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


Jason Whittaker (hat) celebrates after Northwestern defeated UNLV. Whittaker now wears No. 13 after wearing No. 7 and No. 85.

Who said you can’t go back? Jason Whittaker’s ride from quarterback to superback and back to quarterback

September 18, 2019

Football One day after Northwestern’s 17-7 loss to Stanford, redshirt freshman Jason Whittaker was running to the weight room, getting ready for his Sunday lift. When Whittaker arrived, he went...

Isaiah Bowser carries the football. Bowsers status for Saturdays game is unknown.

Football Notebook: Don’t expect Pat Fitzgerald to be honest about injuries

September 11, 2019

Football With the status of sophomore running back Isaiah Bowser and senior cornerback Trae Williams unknown after they both left the Stanford game, coach Pat Fitzgerald did not provide any further...

JR Pace makes a tackle. Coach Pat Fitzgerald said the defense had an outstanding performance Saturday.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald discusses missed tackles

September 6, 2019

Football CHICAGO — The Northwestern defense had an “outstanding” performance Saturday against Stanford, but was a few criteria away from being dominant. At Thursday’s press conference,...

Hunter Johnson makes a pre-snap read. The sophomore transfer went 6-for-17 in his first game for the Wildcats.

Golden: As bad as Hunter Johnson’s debut was, it will benefit NU in the long run

August 31, 2019

Football STANFORD, Calif. — With 10:38 remaining in the first quarter, Northwestern’s contingent of fans erupted in cheers at the sight of Hunter Johnson on the field. It was a loud roar nine...

Travis Whillock stares down a Stanford running back. Whillock tied for the team lead with 10 tackles.

Football: Despite missed tackles, Northwestern defense rises to the occasion in loss

August 31, 2019

Football STANFORD, Calif. — With less than five minutes and Northwestern down 10-7, Stanford quarterback Davis Mills mismanaged a handoff, and senior defensive end Joe Gaziano recovered the ball....

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