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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


Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant gets hit in the pocket. In his Northwestern debut, Bryant completed 20-of-35 passes for 169 yards and two interceptions in the Wildcats’ 24-7 loss to Rutgers.

Rapid Recap: Rutgers 24, Northwestern 7

September 3, 2023

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern kicked off the first game in the post-Pat Fitzgerald era on Sunday, falling 24-7 on the road at Rutgers. The loss to the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) marks the...

Player in white jersey gets up.

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 31, Northwestern 3

November 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS - After a number of Minnesota defenders warmed up in shorts, no shirt and a black ski mask to block out the below-30 degree weather, one thing was for sure — they were ready for the midday...

Player in black jersey gets past player in white jersey

Football: Northwestern defense’s sound performance versus No. 2 Ohio State raises question of struggles against less-talented teams

November 5, 2022

They always say that the best players, and coaches, rise to the occasion in big games.  And after three straight contests of giving up over 31 points, and coach Pat Fitzgerald’s simple  ‘no’...

Man in black uniform holds football

Rapid Recap: Ohio State 21, Northwestern 7

November 5, 2022

Going into this game with a 1.6 % chance of winning, Northwestern attempted to beat the odds, holding their own in the quintessential David versus Goliath faceoff against No. 2 Ohio State Saturday, but...

A football player wearing black and yellow dives over the line to score a touchdown.

Football: Northwestern’s defense falters in lopsided loss to Iowa

October 29, 2022

IOWA CITY, Iowa. – Entering Saturday’s contest, Northwestern and Iowa’s storylines felt similar. Both teams sat in the basement of the Big Ten West. Both entered on losing streaks – the Wildcats...

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