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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


Northwestern players took turns lifting the Land of Lincoln trophy in their post-game exuberance after beating Illinois on Saturday.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Illinois

November 24, 2012

Northwestern kept its foot on the pedal until the end, crushing in-state rival Illinois 50-14 on Saturday. The Wildcats were once again led by the tandem of junior quarterback Kain Colter and junior...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln trophy after defeating Illinois 50-14 on Saturday at Ryan Field. The Wildcats' game against the Fighting Illini was their last match-up of the regular season.

Football: Northwestern runs over Illinois to reclaim Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 24, 2012

For the first time since 2009, Lincoln’s hat resides in Evanston. Northwestern controlled Saturday's game almost from the start, defeating in-state rival Illinois 50-14 to reclaim the Land of Lincoln...

Northwestern Wildcats hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy after defeating Illinois 50-14 on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Northwestern routs Illinois on Senior Day

November 24, 2012

Northwestern kept its foot on the pedal until the end, crushing in-state rival Illinois 50-14 on Saturday. The Wildcats were once again led by the tandem of junior quarterback Kain Colter and junior...

The rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois has intensified on the field in recent years. The Wildcats have lost two straight in the series and have not won the Land of Lincoln Trophy since their triumph over the Fighting Illini in the 2009 matchup.

Football: No love lost between Northwestern, Illinois

November 19, 2012

Last year’s game against Illinois ended about as poorly as possible for Northwestern. After a defeat in which the Wildcats blew an 18-point lead in the third quarter and a four-point lead with 13...

Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi (33) returns a third-quarter interception for a touchdown. The Wildcats forced four turnovers in Saturday's game.

Football: Wildcats overcome demons, beat Spartans

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern came home last week after losing to Michigan and immediately started to prepare for Michigan State. The weeklong training paid off as the Wildcats overcame their...

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