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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


Senior defensive end Deonte Gibson battles against a Tennessee player. The Wildcat captain along with his senior teammates played their last game for Northwestern on Friday.

Football: Seniors reflect on difficult end to 10-3 season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Fitzgerald choked up following Friday’s Outback Bowl loss. The coach took a moment to regroup after his seniors played their last game as Wildcats. “I want...

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern falls apart in second half of Outback Bowl

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Whatever hope Northwestern had for a comeback all too quickly wilted in the second half, with the Wildcats falling 45-6 to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Outback Bowl....

Junior cornerback Matthew Harris defends Tenneesse wide receiver Jauan Jennings. The Wildcats trail the Volunteers 17-6 at halftime.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern trails by 11 at end of first half

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Northwestern struggled in the opening half of the Outback Bowl, stumbling on offense and failing to take advantage of several Tennessee miscues, falling behind 17-6. Offensively...

Pillote: Northwestern's case for the New Year's Six

Pillote: Northwestern’s case for the New Year’s Six

November 29, 2015

Football Last week I wrote that the Outback Bowl, played Jan. 1 in Tampa, Florida, is Northwestern's most likely postseason destination, and that remains the case after the Wildcats' win over...

Football: Wildcats rise to No. 16 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 24, 2015

Football Northwestern jumped four spots to No. 16 in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening by ESPN. The Wildcats were helped by a thrilling win over then-No.25 Wisconsin on...

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