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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


Northwestern regroups during a stoppage in play against Rutgers.

Epstein: Northwestern finds extra edge, emphasizes collective strength against UTEP

September 9, 2023

Minutes after notching his first win at Northwestern’s helm, interim head coach David Braun trotted through the short pathway that separates Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena, preparing to address the...

Ben Bryant attempts a pass in last Sunday’s matchup versus Rutgers. Bryant turned it around in Northwestern’s 38-7 win over UTEP, going 11-for-16 and passing for 116 yards and a touchdown.

Northwestern uses valiant second half to snap 12-game losing streak in 38-7 win over UTEP

September 9, 2023

It has finally happened. Northwestern has snapped its 12-game losing streak. The Cats won on U.S. soil for the first time since 2021, beating UTEP 38-7 in NU’s home opener. The contest appeared...

Northwestern’s defensive line gets set prior to a snap in Sunday’s defeat to Rutgers. To be successful in its home opener, the Cats’ defense will need to prioritize stopping the running game.

Football: What to Watch For: Northwestern strives for its first win in over a calendar

September 9, 2023

When Northwestern (0-1, 0-1 Big Ten) took the field against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sunday, it hoped to put its turbulent summer and poor performances over the past few seasons in the rearview...

Senior defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. attempts to wrap up Rutgers receiver Isaiah Washington on the sideline. Hollis tallied three tackles against the Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

Epstein: Northwestern fell into a hole that it couldn’t escape

September 3, 2023

Nine months ago, the Northwestern football team walked off Ryan Field after suffering a 41-3 drubbing to in-state rivals Illinois, cementing an 11-game losing streak to close out the 2022 season.  In...

Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant gets hit in the pocket. In his Northwestern debut, Bryant completed 20-of-35 passes for 169 yards and two interceptions in the Wildcats’ 24-7 loss to Rutgers.

Rapid Recap: Rutgers 24, Northwestern 7

September 3, 2023

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern kicked off the first game in the post-Pat Fitzgerald era on Sunday, falling 24-7 on the road at Rutgers. The loss to the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) marks the...

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