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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


Junior running back Warren Long sprinted 55 yards for Northwesterns lone offensive touchdown of the game Saturday. The Wildcats rushed for 201 yards in their win over Duke.

Football: Northwestern improves to 3-0 with road victory over Duke

September 19, 2015

After an ugly, punt-heavy first half from both teams, the Wildcats showed enough life in the second half to gain and expand a lead, finishing off Duke 19-10 in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday. In...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern muscles out 19-10 win over Duke

September 19, 2015

It was a struggle all day for freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson and Northwestern’s offense, but the defense and special teams carried the team to a 19-10 victory over Duke in Durham, North Carolina. In...

Running back Justin Jackson scampers past the Eastern Illinois defense. Jackson found the end zone for the first time this season Saturday afternoon, contributing to the Wildcats lopsided victory.

Football: Running backs dominant in Northwestern’s blowout win

September 12, 2015

With a redshirt freshman quarterback and a thin receiving corps, Northwestern entered the season knowing it would need to rely on its rushing game. And if the first two weeks of the season are any indication,...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson celebrates in the end zone following his second rushing touchdown of the season. Thorson also threw for a score in Northwesterns 41-0 win.

Northwestern rolls past Eastern Illinois for 41-0 blowout victory

September 12, 2015

Last week it was sophomore Kyle Queiro sliding out of bounds after an interception to seal a Northwestern upset victory over Stanford. This Saturday it was junior Matthew Harris streaking down the opposite...

Sophomore Justin Jackson will start at running back for Northwestern when the season starts. Who will back him up remains to be seen.

2015 Football Preview: Northwestern running backs look to maximize potential

August 25, 2015

2015 Football Preview Justin Jackson With his electrifying runs and patented hop-celebrations, Justin Jackson emerged as the lead back for the Wildcats in 2014. He flashed an impressive display...

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