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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


 Freshman wide receiver Drew Wagner accelerates into open space Saturday at Iowa. Wagner scored a 72-yard punt return touchdown against the Hawkeyes.

Football: Northwestern walk-on Drew Wagner carves out punt returner role in true freshman season

October 29, 2024

Northwestern freshman wide receiver Drew Wagner wrestled with significant nerves during his weekday preparation for Saturday’s Iowa game at Kinnick Stadium. Wagner had made several special teams appearances...

Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II rushes against Indiana on Oct. 5. Himon leads the Big Ten in kickoff return yards per attempt.

Football: Northwestern’s Himon embraces role as return specialist

October 15, 2024

Just after Northwestern surrendered a touchdown to then No. 23 Indiana at the end of the first quarter Oct. 5, redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II fielded the kickoff around the two-yard line...

Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers prepares to take a kickoff against Maryland Friday night.

Football: Northwestern’s Akers puts on special teams clinic in 37-10 victory over Maryland

October 12, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Northwestern redshirt junior punter Luke Akers learned earlier in the week that he’d have a much heftier workload than usual against Maryland Friday night. With redshirt junior...

Graduate student tight end Thomas Gordon celebrates a reception in 2022's matchup with the Blue Devils.

Football: Northwestern expected to hire Paul Creighton as tight ends coach

January 11, 2024

Head coach David Braun appears to be making significant strides in solidifying next season’s coaching staff, as Northwestern is expected to hire Washington analyst Paul Creighton for its tight ends coach...

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