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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


Trae Williams tackles Nebraska receiver Alonzo Moore moments after he caught a 59-yard pass. Northwestern gave up 556 yards of total offense Saturday.

Football: Wildcats defense has no answers for Nebraska

September 25, 2016

Football Northwestern’s defense couldn’t stop Nebraska Saturday night. The Wildcats (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten) surrendered 556 yards to the Cornhuskers (4-0, 1-0) in their Big Ten opener, and though...

Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

Balk: After dismal start, Big Ten opener pivotal for Wildcats

September 23, 2016

It may only be Northwestern’s first Big Ten game of the season, but Saturday’s battle with Nebraska may still prove to be the program’s biggest in 2016. Pat Fitzgerald knows what the Cats are...

Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016

Football Even after injuries to three-of-four preseason starters, Northwestern’s secondary can still claim to be the best unit of the Wildcats’ defense. First, junior cornerback Keith Watkins...

Junior safety Jimmy Hall walks off the field after Saturday's game against Nebraska. Northwestern lost on a 49-yard touchdown pass as time expired.

Football: Miracle Hail Mary pass dooms Wildcats to devastating defeat

November 2, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. — Northwestern raised the bar on soul-smashing losses Saturday. The Wildcats lost 27-24 to Nebraska on a 49-yard Hail Mary touchdown with no time on the clock. The pass deflected off...

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