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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 loses to its own game plan

October 7, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Northwestern's wins this season have been set up by three fundamental principles: The Wildcats have controlled time of possession, run more plays than their opponents and outgained...

Nittany Lions halt Wildcats’ winning season

October 6, 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...

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter scores one of four rushing touchdowns during Saturday's game against Indiana. Colter finished the game with 161 yards rushing.

Football: Colter excels in changing role

September 29, 2012

Kain Colter started at quarterback for Northwestern for the first four weeks of the season. In the Wildcats’ Big Ten opener Saturday, Colter opted for another achievement: leading the team in rushing...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark breaks a tackle by Indiana linebacker David Cooper. Mark netted 139 yards on 29 attempts.

Football: Northwestern clocks record day to hold on against Indiana

September 29, 2012

Saturday's game against Indiana was another lesson for Northwestern that no lead is ever safe. The Wildcats took a 27-0 advantage with 11 minutes and 52 seconds remaining in the third quarter, but...

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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