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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


Clayton Thorson scans the field. The junior quarterback passed for a career-high 370 yards against Bowling Green.

Football: Northwestern throttles Bowling Green 49-7 in non-conference finale

September 16, 2017

Football What a difference a week can make. Seven days after falling at Duke in the most lopsided non-conference loss of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure, Northwestern (2-1) thrashed Bowling Green...

Clayton Thorson carries the ball. The junior quarterback tossed for 352 yards in Northwestern's win over Nevada on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern starts slow, pulls away in 31-20 win over Nevada

September 2, 2017

Football Northwestern went eight months between last year’s Pinstripe Bowl and Saturday’s season opener against Nevada. The Wildcats (1-0) then needed most of 60 minutes against the Wolf Pack...

Northwestern's offensive line prepares for a snap in last year's game against Iowa. Jared Thomas has helped stabilize what Pat Fitzgerald has called a "fluid" unit.

Football Notebook: Thomas takes advantage of opportunity, but remains understated

August 17, 2017

Football KENOSHA, Wis. — A week ago, near the outset of fall camp, coach Pat Fitzgerald said Jared Thomas was given an opportunity. Thomas, it seems, has made good use of that opportunity. The...

Tyler Lancaster (center) fights a block in a game last year. Lancaster was given the prestigious No. 1 jersey this season.

Football Notebook: Lancaster ‘proud’ to receive No. 1 jersey, calls it ‘a responsibility’

August 9, 2017

Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald said defensive tackle Tyler Lancaster leads more by example than with his voice, which, Lancaster pointed out, is more plausible in part because of his size. Speaking...

Ifeadi Odenigbo lines up across from the offense. The senior defensive end will be called upon to fill the shoes left by Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson after tallying four tackles for loss in 2015.

Football: Defensive line adjusts to life without Dean Lowry, Deonte Gibson

April 13, 2016

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s stout defensive line was a huge part of a defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game. If the Wildcats’ front line wants to continue...

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