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: Northwestern returns to Big Ten West action as Minnesota comes to Evanston

October 28, 2021

Football Northwestern rebounded from a lopsided 56-7 road loss to Nebraska by holding off Rutgers 21-7 Oct. 16, earning the Wildcats their first Big Ten win and giving the home crowd something to...

Junior right guard Conrad Rowley blocks a Nebraska defender. Rowley and three other offensive linemen injured in the contest are listed in the projected depth chart against Rutgers.
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Football: Bye week gives Northwestern’s offensive line time to ready for Rutgers

October 15, 2021

Many things did not go in Northwestern’s favor in its 56-7 loss to Nebraska two weeks ago.  The Wildcats’ defense allowed 657 yards, the most in a game under coach Pat Fitzgerald. NU’s rushing...

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Rapid Recap: Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21

September 3, 2021

Northwestern proved in 2020 that a regular season loss to Michigan State couldn't derail its hopes of Big Ten title contention and postseason success. This year, the Wildcats (0-1, 0-1 Big Ten) will...

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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...

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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,...

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