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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


Hunter Johnson falls to the turf. The sophomore quarterback has struggled so far this season.

Football: The adversity facing Hunter Johnson

September 26, 2019

As bad as it looked, there was actually a Big Ten quarterback who had it worse than Hunter Johnson last week. Michigan’s Shea Patterson is a two-year starter who received an All-Big Ten selection...

Ohio State sneaks into the end zone against Northwestern in 2016. The two teams will meet next week for the Big Ten title.

Football: Ohio State annihilates Michigan, setting up Big Ten title game with Northwestern

November 24, 2018

Football COLUMBUS, Ohio — Northwestern finally knows its opponent in the Big Ten Championship game: the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite entering as modest home underdogs, the No. 10 Buckeyes...

Clayton Thorson attempts to throw a pass over Michigan's defensive line. Thorson and the Wildcats' offense produced another fruitless second half Saturday.

Football: For fourth straight game, Northwestern’s offense falters in the second half

September 30, 2018

Football In two of Northwestern’s first three games, the Wildcats were shut out in the second half. Then on Saturday, it happened again. The Cats (1-3, 1-1 Big Ten) jumped out to a 17-0 first...

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson hits the ground. Michigan sacked Thorson six times and stifled Northwestern's offense in a 20-17 comeback victory.

Football: Northwestern collapses again, losing 20-17 to Michigan

September 29, 2018

Football The equation, once again, had all the components. Northwestern raced out to an early lead, even scoring a touchdown on its opening drive. The offense, after a while, came to a complete, maddening...

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