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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


Coach Pat Fitzgerald hugs an assistant coach on the sidelines at the end of Northwestern's 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the 2013 Gator Bowl.

Football: Wildcats snap bowl losing streak with win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

Northwestern erased what coach Pat Fitzgerald has constantly called the last negative remaining in the program with a 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on Tuesday. The Wildcats...

One of Northwestern's older fans got a chance to watch the Wildcats win their first bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

Northwestern erased what coach Pat Fitzgerald has constantly called the last negative remaining in the program with a 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on Tuesday. The Wildcats...

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell threw just six interceptions this season, compared to his 22 touchdown passes. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 50th best passing attack in the country this year.

Football: Why Mississippi State will win the Gator Bowl

December 29, 2012

Mississippi State may not be an SEC powerhouse, but the Bulldogs, who climbed as high as 11th in the rankings this year, still pose a legitimate threat to Northwestern's potential first bowl game win since...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald should have plenty of inspirational material for his team prior to Tuesday's Gator Bowl. A Wildcats win would give the program its first bowl win since 1949.

Football: Why Northwestern will win the 2013 Gator Bowl

December 27, 2012

Have no fear, Northwestern fans. You will finally be able to witness the Wildcats win a bowl game on Tuesday when they take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl. When NU does come out the...

Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks was named the 2012 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award for best defensive back in the country. He had four interceptions, 11 defended passes and seven pass breakups this season to help lead the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record.

Football: Mississippi State poses big challenge for Northwestern in Gator Bowl

December 22, 2012

As Northwestern gets set to battle Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Gator Bowl, the process of creating a gameplan for a previously unknown opponent is in full swing. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has gone...

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