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With a 97 percent graduation success rate, the team ranked ahead of Notre Dame, Stanford and Clemson. Read more >>
He is the first Cats player since kicker Jeff Budzien in 2013 to be named to an AP All-American team. Read more >>
The Cats return to a bowl game for the first time in three years. Read more >>
Is Anthony Walker an All-American? Some of his teammates think so. Read more >>
The sophomore talks his "Ball Carrier" nickname, where he'd like to play in a bowl game and more. Read more >>
The Cats move up two spots to No. 14 in the second-to-last rankings of the season. Read more >>
The two received second-team All-Big Ten recognition. Read more >>
Walker is the first Northwestern player chosen for the first team since 2013. Read more >>
Despite strong lobbying by Coach Pat Fitzgerald, the odds don't look great for NU. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's win on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
The Cats are one win away from a program record 11 victories in a season. Read more >>
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Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern defeats Illinois 24-14
Nick VanHoose carted off with apparent head injury
The Cats jump up four spots to No. 16. Read more >>
Northwestern looks bound for a bowl game in the sunshine state. Read more >>
Being a holder is harder than you think. Read more >>
Once a rising star, Buckley has faded into the background since suffering a knee injury. Read more >>
After sitting out an entire season, Jones has bounced back to be the Wildcats' top receiver. Read more >>
Northwestern's sack leader is also a vocal force of leadership. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's win on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: “One heck of a defensive battle. We found a way to make one more stop.” Read more >>
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Defensive line proves vital in Saturday’s win against Wisconsin
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern tops Wisconsin 13-7 in thriller in Madison
Depth hasn't necessarily led to better results for the Wildcats' blocking unit. Read more >>
Based on its winning percentage, NU should be nationally televised more often. Read more >>
The story behind the best postgame meal Northwestern ever had. Read more >>
The Cats rose, however, in the AP and Coaches polls. Read more >>
Wisconsin's defense and home field advantage are among Northwestern’s biggest challenges. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's win against Purdue on Captured, The Daily's photo blog. Read more >>
Thorson: "I'm so happy to finish (the seniors) out on Ryan Field with a win.” Read more >>
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Offensive issues linger in narrow win over Purdue
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern pulls off 21-14 win against Purdue despite problems
QB Clayton Thorson pulled for Zack Oliver
The Cats might not be great, but they're still very good. Read more >>
The Boilermaker gives an insider's perspective on the Purdue offense. Read more >>
In addition to being a clutch receiver, Carr is also a talented pianist. Read more >>
NU's pass catchers have been detrimental to quarterback Clayton Thorson. Read more >>
There's more to the elected group than just picking jersey combinations. Read more >>
Each will return for another season after sitting out due to injury earlier in their careers. Read more >>
The Wildcats' seniors get ready to play their final game at Ryan Field. Read more >>
The Cats moved up three spots from last week's ranking after their win over Penn State. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's win against Penn State on Captured, The Daily's photo blog. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: “Our guys just found a way in the second half and found a way to get it done.” Read more >>
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Jack Mitchell’s day goes from bad to good with game-winning field goal
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern edges Penn State 23-21
Which Wildcats team will show up on the field the remainder of the season? Read more >>
A dangerous quarterback and NFL-caliber defensive line may be too much for NU to handle. Read more >>
Lucas looks forward to facing off against Clayton Thorson. Read more >>
The senior defensive end has added 15 pounds in the weight room every year of his college career. Read more >>
The return to the postseason is enough to call this season a success. Read more >>
The Cats are in the top 25 in ESPN's rankings. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: "We needed a little bit of a break mentally." Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's win against Nebraska on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
VanHoose: “It’s great to hit that (bowl-eligibility) mark, but six obviously isn’t enough. We want more.” Read more >>
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Seniors Nick VanHoose, Dean Lowry lead the way as defense returns to form
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern does just enough to beat Nebraska
There's still time for the Wildcats to bounce back this season. Read more >>
The promise of a 5-0 season has slipped away in Northwestern's last two games. Read more >>
Drops have plagued a unit that was supposed to be a strength for Northwestern. Read more >>
The Wildcats will look to avoid a three-game skid. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's game against Iowa on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
Clayton Thorson ended the day completing 17-of-35 attempts for 125 yards. Read more >>
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Wildcats suffer second straight blowout, fall to Hawkeyes 40-10
Rapid Reaction: Wildcats fall apart during 40-10 homecoming loss against Hawkeyes
Northwestern's legendary run from 20 years ago lives on today. Read more >>
The redshirt freshman quarterback is a diligent student of the game. Read more >>
Halfway through the season, the Wildcats have been far from the best at putting points on the board. Read more >>
The Vitales are donating their hair to Locks of Love in honor of a boy from their hometown who died of cancer. Read more >>
Gameday Editor Bobby Pillote takes a look at NU's best running backs, past and present. Read more >>
The jerseys commemorate the 20th anniversary of NU's 1995 Rose Bowl season. Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's game on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
The Cats were down 21-0 by the end of the first quarter. Read more >>
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Wildcats collapse against Wolverines, fall 38-0 in conference road opener
Rapid Reaction: It all falls apart for Northwestern in 38-0 loss to Michigan
The No. 1 and No. 2 defenses in the country will battle for supremacy. Read more >>
The offensive lineman battled back from several surgeries on top of a staph infection. Read more >>
The future does not look bright, if the past is any indication. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: "They’re one of the best defenses in the country ... it’ll be a terrific challenge for us offensively.” Read more >>
Check out photos from Saturday's shutout on The Daily's photo blog, Captured. Read more >>
The Cats are good, and it’s appropriate to update expectations for the season. Read more >>
The team rises to its highest ranking in the AP Poll since 2000. Read more >>
This is the first conference shutout for the NU program since the famed 1995 season. Read more >>
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Northwestern shuts out Minnesota 27-0 in Big Ten opener
Rapid Reaction: Little to complain about in Northwestern’s 27-0 win over Minnesota
One the Golden Gophers' defensive leaders gives an outside perspective of the Wildcats. Read more >>
A wide open division gives the Wildcats favorable odds to advance to the Big Ten championship. Read more >>
The versatile Vault excels as a runner, receiver and returner. Read more >>
The team, and QB Mitch Leidner, have evolved since the Wildcats last faced them. Read more >>
Northwestern's defensive backs are among the best in the nation. Read more >>
The Wildcats will be short two offensive linemen. Read more >>
Gameday editor Bobby Pillote and former sports editor Alex Putterman debate Thorson's QB performance so far. Read more >>
Even with a perfect 4-0 record, the Cats' performance has been far from perfect. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: “It was a hard fought victory, but we'll take it.” Read more >>
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Third-quarter turnaround lifts Northwestern to victory
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern survives against Ball State
Five Northwestern players injured in first quarter against Ball State
Columnist Stephanie Kelly believes the Cats are for real this year. Read more >>
The redshirt sophomore has shined through the first three games of the season. Read more >>
The stars aligned to vault NU's defense into the upper echelon of college football. Read more >>
Gameday editor Bobby Pillote believes NU needs to stop giving Justin Jackson the ball. Read more >>
Coach Pat Fitzgerald is confident that his team is prepared to be successful on the field and in the classroom. Read more >>
The sophomore linebacker was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation Defensive Player of the Week. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: “We’ve flushed what happened over the last two years. This is an entirely different team.” Read more >>
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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern muscles out 19-10 win over Duke
Halftime Reaction: Northwestern falls behind 7-3 in clumsy first half
Duke will provide the biggest test yet for Northwestern's defense. Read more >>
The Cats' man in the middle has taken the reigns of the defense in his second year. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: "I expect to be ranked. ... So it's not a surprise to me." Read more >>
Northwestern had seven players with at least 20 yards rushing in the game against Eastern Illinois. Read more >>
The last time the Cats held opponents without a touchdown for two straight games was 1958. Read more >>
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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern clobbers Eastern Illinois 41-0
A brighter future seems to be in store after the Wildcats' upset win. Read more >>
Fitzgerald: “I thought we had a very average performance as a football team on Saturday.” Read more >>
Several young players stepped up in big ways to help the Wildcats secure victory. Read more >>
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QB Clayton Thorson makes key plays in first career start
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern upsets Stanford 16-6
Clayton Thorson, Anthony Walker lead Northwestern to 10-3 lead over Stanford
Offensive line, linebacker groups take shape. Read more >>
The redshirt freshman beat out sophomore Matt Alviti and senior Zack Oliver for the job. Read more >>
Will Northwestern make it to a bowl in 2015 after back-to-back 5-7 seasons? Read more >>
A youth movement under center ushers in a new era for the Wildcats. Read more >>
A deep group will hinge on the star power of Justin Jackson. Read more >>
Northwestern's best position group backstops what could be an impressive defense. Read more >>
The Wildcats will count on seniority to translate into results. Read more >>
All eyes are on NU's man in the middle. Read more >>
After a shaky 2014, can a line that lost two starters turn in a better performance? Read more >>
Pass rush specialists will be vital in improving on an anemic 17 sacks in 2014. Read more >>
Better players will help, but so should better luck. Read more >>
The running back will be relied upon to improve NU's offensive fortunes in 2015. Read more >>
He missed all of 2014 after undergoing foot surgery. Read more >>
Versatility may be his greatest asset in the increasingly pass-oriented professional ranks. Read more >>
Choosing who takes the first snap will likely be the biggest decision coach Pat Fitzgerald makes all season. Read more >>
