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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


Pat Fitzgerald addresses media at Northwestern's annual signing day press conference. The coach was excited to announce the 20 newest members of the Wildcats' football team.

Football: Jovial Fitzgerald announces 2015 recruiting class

February 4, 2015

CHICAGO — Coach Pat Fitzgerald seemed to be in high spirits Wednesday when he announced the signees of Northwestern football’s 2015 recruiting class. After a dramatic few days of buildup which...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver drops back to throw. Making his first career start, Oliver turned the ball over five times in Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois.

Rapid Reaction: Illinois 47, Northwestern 33

November 29, 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will not be playing in the postseason. Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois (6-6, 3-5) on Saturday at Ryan Field kept the team from...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian watches from sideline during the first half of Northwestern's game against Illinois. In Siemian's absence, NU's quarterbacks combined to go 3 for 9 for a total of 6 yards.

Halftime Reaction: Illinois 26, Northwestern 7

November 29, 2014

The bad Northwestern is losing to Illinois. That about sums it up, but read on if you’re able to stomach the details. Junior quarterback Zack Oliver had fans longing for the injured Trevor Siemian,...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver attempts a pass against Iowa. Oliver will make his first career start Saturday against Illinois, attempting to keep Northwestern's offensive momentum going despite losing senior quarterback Trevor Siemian to a season-ending knee injury.

Football: With offense finally clicking, Siemian injury raises more questions

November 28, 2014

Gameday Northwestern’s offense finally looked like it was putting it together. Two scores in the final two drives against Michigan. Forty-three points in an upset win over Notre Dame. Twenty-one...

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