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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


Kyle Prater watches a ball sail just beyond his grasp. The senior receiver's eight catches for 86 yards weren't enough to spark a lackluster offense.

Football: Wildcats’ loss defined by comedy of errors

November 8, 2014

On the final play of Saturday’s game, with Northwestern trailing Michigan 10-9 with a chance to win on a two-point conversion, senior quarterback Trevor Siemian rolled right toward an oncoming pass-rusher,...

De'Veon Smith falls into the end zone for Michigan's only touchdown. The running back's score gave the Wolverines a lead they would not relinquish in an eventual 10-9 victory.

Football: Northwestern falls to Michigan after late two-point conversion attempt slips away

November 8, 2014

At least nobody can say Northwestern didn’t "embrace the suck." The Wildcats (3-6, 2-4) fell to Michigan (5-5, 3-3) 10-9 on Saturday, with an avalanche of ineptitude keeping NU out of the end zone...

Football: Wildcats' passing struggles extend well beyond quarterback

Football: Wildcats’ passing struggles extend well beyond quarterback

November 6, 2014

Gameday It’s been a terrible year on offense for Northwestern. The unit looked good on paper heading into the season, but, through eight games, it has produced a tepid 19.1 points per game, a mark...

Football: Fitzgerald offers ample areas for improvement at weekly news conference

September 29, 2014
At his weekly news conference Monday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said despite Saturday's blowout win, Northwestern is suffering from immaturity and failing to do the little things.
Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian and the rest of the Wildcats offense have struggled to move the ball this season. Siemian is averaging only 5.58 yards per pass attempt and has thrown three interceptions to two touchdowns.

Football: Fitzgerald, Siemian address passing game

September 22, 2014

With an underwhelming 1-2 on the season and the team’s offense sputtering, senior quarterback Trevor Siemian’s play has come under scrutiny. Siemian has completed a respectable 59.1 percent of...

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