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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


Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field. The coach said he did “a 360 of the program” during the offseason.

Football: Northwestern faces questions ahead of spring season

February 24, 2015

Spring football begins Wednesday for Northwestern, and after months of silence following a disappointing and season-ending loss to Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald seems ready to turn a page and get started...

Justin Jackson cuts away from the sideline during Northwestern's loss to Illinois last Saturday. After a stellar freshman season, the running back is a key part of the Wildcats' future in 2015 and beyond.

Football: Looking ahead to the 2015 season

December 2, 2014

A second-straight season without a bowl game is disappointing, but despite having the same record, Northwestern’s 2014 campaign wasn’t as bad as 2013’s. A talented defense kept the Wildcats competitive...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver drops back to throw. Making his first career start, Oliver turned the ball over five times in Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois.

Rapid Reaction: Illinois 47, Northwestern 33

November 29, 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will not be playing in the postseason. Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois (6-6, 3-5) on Saturday at Ryan Field kept the team from...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian watches from sideline during the first half of Northwestern's game against Illinois. In Siemian's absence, NU's quarterbacks combined to go 3 for 9 for a total of 6 yards.

Halftime Reaction: Illinois 26, Northwestern 7

November 29, 2014

The bad Northwestern is losing to Illinois. That about sums it up, but read on if you’re able to stomach the details. Junior quarterback Zack Oliver had fans longing for the injured Trevor Siemian,...

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