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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


Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein plays a special teams down against Nebraska in 2023. Uihlein earned the starting Mike linebacker job this season.

Football: Week 2 Notebook: Northwestern set for nighttime Duke duel on Lake Michigan

September 5, 2024

Following last season’s 38-14 Durham drubbing at Duke, Northwestern reached a significant inflection point, winning seven of its last 10 games in 2023 and seismically shifting the program’s trajectory...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. celebrates during spring practice. Soares and redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka combined for a pivotal sack against Miami (Ohio).

Football: Northwestern’s defense reigns supreme in 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024

Going into the 2024 season, there were obvious questions about Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a new quarterback in graduate transfer Mike Wright, are amid an offensive line rebuild and...

Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein pursues a ball carrier during a 2023 matchup with Maryland. Uihlein nabbed his first career sack against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 13, Miami (Ohio) 6

August 31, 2024

With a band of boats drifting across Lake Michigan’s turquoise backdrop, Northwestern kicked off its 2024 campaign Saturday against Miami (Ohio) in its temporary home for the next two seasons — Northwestern...

Coach David Braun hoists the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl trophy.

Football: The Daily’s Gameday Staff gives its 2024 season predictions

August 31, 2024

College football fever has struck Evanston, and Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium will soon play host to a sellout season opener between Northwestern and Miami (Ohio). But, before the opening...

Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set for a spring practice rep.

Football: Key returners look to lead Northwestern to another successful season

August 29, 2024

In the buildup to the opening game of Northwestern’s 2023 campaign, the roster had lingering questions. How would the quarterback situation fare? How good would the defense be? Could the team exceed...

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