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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


Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi (33) returns a third-quarter interception for a touchdown. The Wildcats forced four turnovers in Saturday's game.

Football: Wildcats overcome demons, beat Spartans

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern came home last week after losing to Michigan and immediately started to prepare for Michigan State. The weeklong training paid off as the Wildcats overcame their...

Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek (1) sings the NU fight song with fans after the Wildcats' 23-20 win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Cats' have now improved their record to 8-3.

Northwestern survives late-game rally to beat Michigan State

November 17, 2012

Northwestern put its late-game demons to rest today with a 23-20 win over Michigan State. The Wildcats forced four consecutive incompletions on the Spartans' last drive of the fourth quarter to preserve...

Northwestern defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) brings down Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell at the Spartans' three-yard line. It was the only sack of the half for the Wildcats.

Wildcats lead Spartans after sloppy first half

November 17, 2012

Jeff Budzien hit two field goals to give Northwestern a 6-5 lead at halftime over Michigan State. The Wildcats took the lead with a field goal on their opening drive, but after forcing a Spartans fumble,...

Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 16, 2012

Trouble in East Lansing It’s been well documented that the Spartans have yet to win a home game against a conference opponent this year. Junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell may have to do with this...

Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi will help the Wildcats’ defense try to stop Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell on Saturday. Bell leads the Big Ten in rushing with 124.9 yards per game for the Spartans.

Football: Wildcats’ defense to be tested by tricky Spartans

November 15, 2012

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is known for having a couple of tricks up his sleeves. Two years ago, the Spartans beat Notre Dame on a fake field goal in overtime and, nearly a month later, pulled...

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