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Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 11 Penn State outlasts Northwestern 17-7 in sloppy game

By Travis Johnson Oct. 01, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

No. 11 Penn St seeks a more polished outing vs Northwestern

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:13 AM EDT
Northwestern (1-3, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 11 Penn State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Penn State by 25 1/2, according to FanDuel...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Huskers ready for Northwestern surprises at QB in Dublin

By Ken Maguire Aug. 25, 2022 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) scores a touchdown past Ohio cornerback John Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 15, 2022 01:38 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Braelon Allen breasks into the end zone for a topuchdwon run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Northwestern at Wisconsin 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 6 Michigan host scuffling Wildcats, avoids looking ahead

Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rutgers at Northwestern 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks to his players during a timeout against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Schiano sees blueprint for Rutgers when he eyes Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) escapes from Michigan State's Jacub Panasiuk (96) and Jacob Slade, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Huskers back home to face Northwestern after 2 close losses

By Eric Olson Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall scores against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Massachusetts at Coastal Carolina 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) scores a touchdown past Ohio cornerback John Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ohio at Northwestern 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty (7) evades Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
With QB in question, Northwestern host struggling Ohio

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald congratulates the players after they recovered a fumble against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Northwestern at Duke 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Buffalo quarterback Matt Myers (10) breaks tackles by Coastal Carolina safety Brayden Matts, left, and Jacob Proche, right, to score a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina holds on to beat Buffalo 28-25

By Jonah Bronstein Sep. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Evan Hull scores a touchdown against Indiana State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Indiana State at Northwestern 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Michigan State won 38-21. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern looking to bounce back against Indiana State

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 09, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for a touchdown past Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Walker runs for 264 yards as Spartans beat Wildcats 38-21

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 04, 2021 01:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) runs the against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern hopes to get some payback against Michigan State. The Wildcats will have their opportunity Friday night when they open at home against the Spartans in what they hope kicks off a run toward their third Big Ten West championship in four years. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Northwestern seeks payback against Michigan State in opener

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 02, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Northwestern looks to avoid another drop after finishing 1st

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 16, 2021 10:51 AM EDT