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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


The ball squirts away from Flynn Nagel. The senior receiver and the Wildcats struggled in Saturday's loss to Notre Dame.

Rapid Recap: No. 4 Notre Dame 31, Northwestern 21

November 3, 2018

Football Notre Dame’s path to the College Football Playoff continues unabated after the No. 4 Fighting Irish pulled out a 31-21 victory over Northwestern on Saturday evening at Ryan Field. Quarterback...

Sophomore linebackers Chris Bergin, a former walk-on, and Paddy Fisher tackle Michigan State running back La’Darius Jefferson earlier this month. Bergin is among several former walk-ons now contributing significantly for Northwestern.

Football: As Wildcats battle injuries, walk-ons and reserves step up

October 25, 2018

Football Before he was Northwestern’s starting strongside linebacker, Chris Bergin was a kid from Michigan who dreamed of playing Big Ten football. But his only scholarship offerings came from a smattering...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior ran for 18 yards against Duke, the smallest single-game output of his career.

Football: Northwestern overwhelmed in 41-17 loss to Duke as defense unravels

September 9, 2017

Football DURHAM, N.C. — There was a moment in Saturday’s beatdown at Duke when Northwestern’s defense incorrectly thought it had too many men on the field and ran its 11th man off. It was...

Macan Wilson catches a pass in the Pinstripe Bowl. With Austin Carr graduating, Wilson figures to be a big part of Northwestern's 2017 plans.

Football: Pinstripe Bowl win gives exciting glimpse of Northwestern’s 2017 potential

December 28, 2016

Football NEW YORK — Northwestern wanted to use the Pinstripe Bowl to send its seniors out with a win. The Wildcats did indeed win, impressively upsetting No. 23 Pittsburgh, 31-24. But it was the...

Marcus McShepard lines up at the line of scrimmage. The junior has gone from cornerback, to wide receiver, back to cornerback within the last 10 months.

Football: Matthew Harris’ retirement another hit to already-depleted Wildcats cornerback group

October 27, 2016

Football Last season, Northwestern had one of the most trustworthy cornerback groups in college football. With two All-Big Ten starters, Nick VanHoose and Matthew Harris, and a third corner, Keith...

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