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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with an assistant coach following the team's 34-20 Gator Bowl victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The win marked the team's first bowl win in 64 years.

Football: Northwestern breaks bowl drought with dominating win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

There was only one lingering negative surrounding Northwestern football — a 64-year stretch of no bowl wins. That all changed Tuesday, when the Wildcats used a stifling pass rush and a resilient quarterback...

Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Illinois

November 28, 2012

Thanks to the powers of TiVo, I was able to break down the first half in Northwestern’s blowout win versus Illinois. Wrap it up Though the Wildcats' defense had a tremendous amount of success...

 Northwestern running back Tyris Jones has embraced his role as the Wildcats’ third down back in passing situations.

Football: Jones gives back to Northwestern and Evanston communities

November 8, 2012

Tyris Jones came to Northwestern in 2008 as a walk-on linebacker with the hope of giving back to his community. In 2012, the senior is now a running back, but his commitment to the NU and Evanston...

Northwestern defender Tyler Scott makes his only tackle of the game against South Dakota running back Jasper Sanders.

Football: Wildcats win battle in trenches

September 27, 2012

For Northwestern, translating non-conference success to Big Ten victories rests on winning the battle up front — on both sides of the ball. One month into the season, the Wildcats have done just that,...

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