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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

Clayton Thorson runs from defenders. The sophomore quarterback fumbled early in the fourth quarter, essentially sealing the win for Wisconsin on Saturday.

Football: Three-play meltdown kills Northwestern’s comeback hopes

November 5, 2016

The final score doesn’t show it, but Northwestern entered the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game with a very realistic chance to take down — or at least take the lead on — No. 8 Wisconsin. A 32-yard...

Students fill Ryan Field during Northwestern’s loss to Ohio State in 2013. Since that game, the two programs have moved in very different directions.

Football: 3 years after ‘GameDay,’ Northwestern and Ohio State reconvene

October 27, 2016

Football Saturday’s matchup of Northwestern and Ohio State will mark the 1,120th day since the last football game between the two universities. That’s 1,120 days since ESPN’s “College...

Northwestern plays Nebraska at Ryan Field. The NU athletic department announced a new rule at the end of August saying only clear bags of a certain size will be allowed in the arena.

Cooper: Northwestern should rethink clear bag policy

September 26, 2016

Last month, Northwestern announced a stark, disruptive change in the bag policy for Ryan Field. Under the new rules, only clear bags under certain size specifications would be allowed into the stadium,...

Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

September 23, 2016

It may only be Northwestern’s first Big Ten game of the season, but Saturday’s battle with Nebraska may still prove to be the program’s biggest in 2016. Pat Fitzgerald knows what the Cats are...

Ryan Field to institute new clear bag policy starting this year

August 25, 2016

The athletic department announced on Monday that only clear bags will be permitted into Ryan Field starting this year. Starting with Northwestern’s home-opener against Western Michigan on Sept. 3,...

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