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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

Adetomiwa Adebawore lines up against an Ohio player before the snap

Football: Northwestern’s defensive line holds Ohio’s run game at bay in 35-6 win

September 25, 2021

Football Defending the run is one of Northwestern’s biggest weaknesses going back to the 2020 season, and games against Duke and Michigan State this season didn’t show many signs of improvement. Spartan...

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Football: Experienced defensive line pacing Northwestern by finding success against the pass

September 17, 2021

Football Midway through the first quarter of Northwestern’s 24-6 win over Indiana State, the Sycamores were on the march. Trailing 7-0, Indiana State ripped off seven, eight and 17-yard gains...

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...

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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,...

Travis Whillock makes a tackle against Minnesota. The senior safety was one of four Northwestern players to opt out of the 2020 season.

Samdup Miller and Travis Whillock headline four NU players opting out of 2020 season

October 16, 2020

Football When Northwestern takes the field next Saturday against Maryland, they will be short a couple of key pieces. In a team statement released Friday, it was announced that senior defensive...

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