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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


Nate Hall wraps up a Boilermaker. The junior linebacker played a part in Northwestern’s stout run defense in Saturday’s win over Purdue.

Football: Stifling run defense helps lead Wildcats past Purdue

November 12, 2017

Football Purdue was gaining momentum. After finding the end zone for the first time, the Boilermakers forced Northwestern off the field quickly, and began moving the ball once more. Then Purdue...

Jeremy Larkin stiff-arms a defender. The redshirt freshman running back and Northwestern topped Purdue on Saturday night.

Football: No. 25 Northwestern eases past Purdue 23-13 for fifth straight victory

November 11, 2017

Football Northwestern broke one streak Saturday against Purdue, but kept alive the one that matters. After three straight weeks of heartstopping overtime victories, the No. 25 Wildcats (7-3, 5-2...

Clayton Thorson runs to the boundary. The junior quarterback had one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown in Northwestern's victory over Purdue on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 25 Northwestern 23, Purdue 13

November 11, 2017

Football Northwestern ground its way to its fifth consecutive win on Saturday, holding off Purdue 23-13. In their first-ever November night game at Ryan Field, the No. 25 Wildcats (7-3, 5-2 Big...

Justin Jackson runs with the ball. The senior running back helped lead the Wildcats to a one-sided win over Purdue last fall.

Balk: Don’t sleep on Purdue

November 10, 2017

It was hard not to feel a little bit bad for Purdue last November. Northwestern parachuted into West Lafayette and jolted the Boilermakers in a 45-17 blowout that sent most of an already pitiful crowd...

Northwestern's offensive front lines up. The team has seen improved play from its offensive line over the course of this season.

Football: After shaky start, Northwestern’s offensive line rounds into form

November 10, 2017

Football After a rocky early-October stretch, in which Northwestern conceded eight sacks to Wisconsin and didn’t score until late in the fourth quarter against Penn State, the Wildcats’ offensive...

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