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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


Minnesota return man Lamonte Edwards fumbles the opening kickoff of Saturday's game. Northwestern's CJ Bryant recovered. The Cats benefited from Minnesota miscues all afternoon.

Football: Northwestern clings to contender status despite flaws

October 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — With a shaky defense, anemic passing attack and fluid quarterback situation, Northwestern somehow remains a serious contender in the Legends Division. The Wildcats' (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten)...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark evades tacklers on the wet field at Minnesota. Mark provided the majority of the offense for the now-bowl eligible Wildcats, rushing for a career high 182 yards on 20 carries.

Wildcats hold on late against Golden Gophers, become bowl eligible

October 13, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — When Northwestern needed it the most, its defense stepped up and sealed the Wildcats’ 21-13 win over Minnesota on Saturday. The Golden Gophers (4-2, 0-2 Big Ten) drove deep into the...

Football: Minnesota Daily writers split on Saturday’s winner

October 12, 2012

It's another road trip for Northwestern on Saturday, this time to Minnesota to face the Golden Gophers. The Wildcats won last year's battle 28-13 to gain bowl eligibility for the fifth consecutive year....

Ryan: Can’t constrain Colter to quarterback

October 9, 2012

I'll admit I knew this was going to happen. As a lifelong Bears fan, I'm well-acquainted with quarterback controversies. I expect it. Miller vs. Chandler. Orton vs. Griese. Grossman vs. not throwing...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with junior Venric Mark after the running back’s 75-yard punt return touchdown.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Penn State

October 7, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — No. 24 Northwestern may lose the number next to their name very shortly. The Wildcats (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) fell to Penn State 39-28 today, allowing 22 unanswered points in the fourth...

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