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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

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...

Peyton Ramsey scrambles down the field. The graduate transfer finished with 187 total yards on the day.

Football: Peyton Ramsey leads Northwestern to victory despite not playing his best

November 7, 2020

Football Late in the second quarter of Saturday’s matchup against Nebraska, graduate quarterback Peyton Ramsey and the Northwestern offense looked more shaken than a baby’s rattle. After throwing...

Kyric McGowan celebrates his three-yard touchdown run. The senior wide receiver is one of the leaders of a Northwestern wide receiver corps looking to make a statement in 2020.

Football: Northwestern’s receivers off to strong start in 2020

November 6, 2020

Football Down 13 points to Iowa and with less than four minutes left in the first half, Northwestern needed a momentum shift to stay in the game. On a fourth and three from the Iowa 38, senior...

The Cats celebrate after a Brandon Joseph interception. NU forced 3 turnovers in the second half on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern upsets Iowa after falling behind by 17 points

October 31, 2020

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — As the clock ticked towards zero at the end of the first quarter, and with his team down 17-0 to rival Iowa, coach Pat Fitzgerald huddled up his players. “The Wave,”...

Riley Lees is tackled by two Purdue defenders. The senior receiver, who recorded 430 yards and two touchdowns last season, figures to have a large role in Mike Bajakian’s offense this year.

Football: Writers talk new offense, replacing talent on both sides of the ball

September 30, 2020

Football It has been a whirlwind offseason for Northwestern football, but for the first time since last November, there is a Wildcats game on the calendar for the current month. With a little over...

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