Skip to Main Content
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


Football player prepares to catch a snap.

Football Notebook: Hunter Johnson building rapport with NU offense ahead of season opener

August 28, 2021

Football Three weeks before Northwestern’s season opener against Michigan State, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced senior quarterback Hunter Johnson as the team’s starting signal caller over...

Player in white jersey and purple helmet looks to his left with hands in front of him with player in red jersey and white helmet in the background

Football: How Hunter Johnson reclaimed his role as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 19, 2021

Football After Northwestern’s 2019 season, Mike Bajakian got to work.  Bajakian, who was named the Wildcats’ new offensive coordinator in December, proceeded to watch every play of NU’s...

Player in white uniform holds ball in hands and stands on green field with white stripes

Football: Hunter Johnson announced as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 17, 2021

Football Hunter Johnson will be leading Northwestern’s offense as the Wildcats take the field against Michigan State on Sept. 3. The senior and former-five star recruit was named NU’s starting...

Players in purple uniforms are arm-in-arm as they walk out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern seeks third Big Ten Championship appearance in four years

August 16, 2021

Football Last year, Northwestern put together its best season since 1995. By making the Big Ten Championship Game for the second time in three years and winning the 2021 Citrus Bowl, the Wildcats...

Man in purple fleece and white long-sleeved shirt with black mask and headset stands in front of green field with white lines and stripes.

Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021

At Big Ten Media Days in July, coach Pat Fitzgerald was direct in detailing how Northwestern can prevent a dropoff from its 7-2 campaign in 2020: finding consistency at quarterback.  At preseason camp,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Ryan Hilinski