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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


Justin Jackson waves as he jogs off the field. The junior running back is expected to be the main playmaker in Northwestern’s offense.

2016 Football Preview: Our staff makes its season predictions

September 2, 2016

After a grueling offseason, football is finally back. Check out our staff’s predictions for Northwestern in 2016. BEN POPE: Much of this 2016 Wildcat team is already a well-known commodity. The...

Solomon Vault navigates up the field. The sophomore is one of three Northwestern players transitioning to receiver next season in an effort to boost a thin corps of pass-catchers.

Football: New receivers continue to work on transitioning to position

March 1, 2016

Football During his redshirt season, then-defensive back Steven Reese became nationally famous for his macarena rendition on the sidelines. Now, the onus rests on Reese to invent a new routine —...

Solomon Vault hurdles a Penn State defender. The sophomore will see more opportunities in open space as he transitions to wide receiver.

Football: Fitzgerald announces position changes, injuries for Northwestern’s spring practices

February 23, 2016

Football Northwestern’s spring practices began Tuesday, and for some Wildcats that meant a change in football scenery. Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced four players would be changing positions...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson drops back to pass. Thorson was benched briefly in the second half Saturday after a rough day throwing the ball.

Football: Offensive issues linger in narrow win over Purdue

November 14, 2015

Gameday A home game against a bottom-tier Big Ten opponent Saturday led many predict a blowout. But Northwestern’s offense, or lack thereof, ensured that the 21-14 win over Purdue was anything but...

Senior wide receiver Christian Jones catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter. Saturday's game against Penn State resulted in a 23-21 win for the Cats.

Football: Justin Jackson, Jack Mitchell lead Northwestern past Penn State

November 7, 2015

Football After missing two field goals and an extra point Saturday, kicker Jack Mitchell played the hero when he made the game-winning field goal with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter. “I...

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