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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

Matthew Harris tackles a receiver. The program announced his retirement Monday.

Football: Matthew Harris to retire from football

October 24, 2016

Football Senior cornerback Matthew Harris will retire from football, the program announced Monday. Harris started just two games for the Wildcats this season. He departed with an injury during...

Ifeadi Odenigbo stands over Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard after a sack. The senior defensive end and the rest of Northwestern’s defensive gave up just 3.5 yards-per-carry on the ground in Saturday’s win over Iowa.

Football: Northwestern run defense stands tall against Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Coming into a trip to Iowa, Northwestern fans had every reason to be worried about the run defense. A week before against Nebraska, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1 Big Ten)...

Clayton Thorson celebrates a score. The sophomore quarterback  and Northwestern will play in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28.

Football: Northwestern wins back-and-forth affair, holds on late to beat Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — With its season seemingly teetering on the brink, Northwestern came up in the clutch. Impressive play from junior running back Justin Jackson and senior wide receiver...

Clayton Thorson drops back to pass. The sophomore threw for three touchdowns and ran for another against Iowa.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 38, Iowa 31

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Maybe Northwestern just needed to get away. After a 1-3 start to the season which culminated in a Big Ten opener loss to Nebraska last week, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1...

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...

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