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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: Northwestern’s Chicago area players look forward to Wrigley Field game against Purdue

November 19, 2021

Northwestern, like its home city and region, is a team divided along partisan lines. Some Wildcats, like junior offensive lineman Charlie Schmidt, are Chicago Cubs fans. The Libertyville native treasures...

Player in black jersey calls out defensive alignment in night game.

Football: Self-proclaimed “team nerd” Sam Gerak casts long shadow after five successful years on Northwestern offensive line

November 5, 2021

Senior center Sam Gerak’s favorite on-field moment in a Northwestern uniform conjures adjectives that could accurately summarize his career: efficient, cerebral, successful. With 4:02 remaining in...

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Football: Who holds the edge in the third matchup between Pat Fitzgerald and Jim Harbaugh?

October 21, 2021

Football Northwestern’s matchup against No. 6 Michigan may look lopsided on paper. One team holds a 6-0 record and a top ten ranking while the other lost to 3-5 Nebraska by seven touchdowns...

Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
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Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

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Football: After offensive success against Ohio, Northwestern prepares for test of Nebraska’s defense

September 30, 2021

Football Northwestern’s offense hit on all cylinders last Saturday against Ohio. The running backs rushed for 373 yards and averaged 7.3 yards per carry, reaching the end zone four times....

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