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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


Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II evades tackles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Himon scored his first touchdown in more than a year against the Panthers.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Eastern Illinois 7

September 14, 2024

Eight days removed from a double-overtime defeat against Duke, Northwestern looked to cap its three-game nonconference slate with a victory over FCS foe Eastern Illinois Saturday night. The Wildcats...

Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka celebrates his sack against Duke Friday night. Saka appeared to seal the victory with a forced fumble, but the call was overturned.

Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke

September 7, 2024

With Northwestern clinging to a late 13-10 lead Friday night in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy trotted out for a two-minute-drill. Not a soul in the temporary...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz attempts to haul in a deep ball against Duke Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Duke 26, Northwestern 20 (2OT)

September 6, 2024

As nightfall, a steady breeze off Lake Michigan and a rambunctious rabbit struck Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Northwestern faced off with a familiar conference foe Friday night — a...

Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein plays a special teams down against Nebraska in 2023. Uihlein earned the starting Mike linebacker job this season.

Football: Week 2 Notebook: Northwestern set for nighttime Duke duel on Lake Michigan

September 5, 2024

Following last season’s 38-14 Durham drubbing at Duke, Northwestern reached a significant inflection point, winning seven of its last 10 games in 2023 and seismically shifting the program’s trajectory...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. celebrates during spring practice. Soares and redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka combined for a pivotal sack against Miami (Ohio).

Football: Northwestern’s defense reigns supreme in 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024

Going into the 2024 season, there were obvious questions about Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a new quarterback in graduate transfer Mike Wright, are amid an offensive line rebuild and...

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