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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy following the teams 50-14 defeat of Illinois in 2012. The Wildcats have defeated the Fighting Illini the past two seasons.

Football: Northwestern-Illinois rivalry takes on added significance as teams seek bowl eligibility

November 28, 2014

Gameday It has been four years since the rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois was a game of this magnitude. In 2013, both teams were eliminated from bowl contention prior to the season finale....

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian prepares to take a snap against Purdue. Siemian injured his knee later in the game and will miss the rest of Northwestern’s season.

Football: For Trevor Siemian, unremarkable not always a bad thing

November 25, 2014

Football Trevor Siemian’s college career ended on an unremarkable play. During the second quarter of Northwestern's win over Purdue on Saturday, the senior quarterback dove forward on a fourth-and-short...

Football: Trevor Siemian out for season with ACL injury

November 24, 2014

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian is out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced at his news conference Monday. Siemian exited Saturday’s game against...

Senior linebacker Jimmy Hall forces a fumble as Anthony Walker wraps up Purdues Akeem Hunt during Saturdays victory over the Boilermakers. Hall added an interception on Purdues first offensive drive as the Wildcats defense held Purdue to only 14 points.

Football: Quick start springs Northwestern past Purdue

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It was costly, but Northwestern is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Wildcats (5-6, 3-4) jumped out to an early 24-0 lead and then iced the game in the second...

Senior Tony Jones returns a punt 64 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. The return was Northwesterns first special teams touchdown since 2012.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 24, Purdue 7

November 22, 2014

Gameday It was an excellent half for Northwestern in all three facets, as the Wildcats jumped to a 24-0 lead, their largest of the season. But the major story of the first half was the leg injury that...

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