MATT CARLSON
Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski runs on the field with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Illinois defeated Northwestern 41-3 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid

By Matt Carlson Nov. 26, 2022 07:06 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Safety Sydney Brown returned a touchdown and an interception

Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer (0) can't hold on to the ball while being covered by Northwestern defensive back Theran Johnson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Miami (Ohio) tops Northwestern 17-14 with late field goal

By Matt Carlson Sep. 25, 2022 12:13 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Graham Nicholson kicked a tiebreaking 36-yard field goal with

Southern Illinois players celebrate with fans after defeating Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Baker, Southern Illinois stun Northwestern 31-24

By Matt Carlson Sep. 17, 2022 03:59 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nic Baker hit Jacob Garrett with a touchdown pass for the

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) catches a touchdown pass against Northwestern safety Travis Whillock (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Morgan’s 4 TD passes lead No. 11 Gophers past Wildcats 38-22

By Matt Carlson Nov. 23, 2019 03:37 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Minnesota was eager to get back on the field — and it