Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

50° Evanston, IL
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

Players in white jerseys raise hands in celebration near fans wearing red.

“It had a Super Bowl-feel”: Remembering Northwestern’s 28-25 victory over No. 9 Nebraska 10 years ago

October 1, 2021

Football Jeff Budzien was part of the team that won Northwestern’s first bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl. He was the kicker for the squad that faced No. 4 Ohio State, a matchup that drew ESPN’s...

Gameday: Northwestern defense looks to get back to ball-hawking ways

October 30, 2013

It’s been a spooky past two weeks for the Northwestern defense. The unit has allowed only three offensive touchdowns in two games against Minnesota and Iowa — but only has two losses to show for...

Football: Kain Colter excelling as modern black quarterback

December 31, 2012

Just 19 years separate Len Williams and Kain Colter. Between them are eight players, from Tim Hughes in 1994 to Dan Persa in 2011. Eight quarterbacks, none of them black. “I’d be lying if...

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell threw just six interceptions this season, compared to his 22 touchdown passes. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 50th best passing attack in the country this year.

Football: Why Mississippi State will win the Gator Bowl

December 29, 2012

Mississippi State may not be an SEC powerhouse, but the Bulldogs, who climbed as high as 11th in the rankings this year, still pose a legitimate threat to Northwestern's potential first bowl game win since...

Ryan: Tough to judge season’s success

November 26, 2012

It's funny how winning spoils fans. Any year the New York Yankees don't hoist a World Series trophy is a catastrophic failure in the eyes of the fan base. The same is true for the New England Patriots,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Taylor Martinez