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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Football: Gritty, gutsy and on the move — welcome to the Brendan Sullivan show

October 19, 2022

Before Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin, sophomore quarterback Brendan Sullivan hadn’t taken a live snap in nearly two years. The last time was a huge one, though, as the then-Davison high...

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Football: What to Watch For: Wildcats will need vigilance on both ends of the field ahead of Maryland matchup

October 19, 2022

After a blowout 42-7 loss to Wisconsin at the Homecoming game, Northwestern’s bye week was an opportunity for a lot of reflection in the locker room and on the field in preparation for the team’s battle...

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Football: Why is Northwestern football floundering? Five trends that explain the Wildcats’ abysmal start to 2022

October 14, 2022

In a matter of weeks, Northwestern went from becoming the first team in college football to beat a Power Five team to plummeting in the conference standings.  The Wildcats’ season-opening 31-28 win...

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Football: Sullivan’s first appearance under center brings mixed results in in lopsided loss to Wisconsin

October 8, 2022

When sophomore quarterback Brendan Sullivan made his college football debut against Wisconsin Saturday, settling in took time. Northwestern’s offense initially sputtered when Sullivan entered the...

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Football: Northwestern struggles to find rhythm, drops homecoming game against Wisconsin 42-7

October 8, 2022

Early on, a packed Ryan Field was filled with a sea of purple. That first-half energy was the only thing that went the Wildcats’ way in Northwestern’s homecoming matchup with Wisconsin on Saturday.  The...

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