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Ohio State interim head coach Larry Johnson looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ramsey, No. 15 Wildcats try to end No. 3 Buckeyes' title run

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 05:24 PM EST

Northwestern players celebrate after they defeated Wisconsin 17-7 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

By Jay Cohen Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Northwestern tight end Charlie Mangieri, center, catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wisconsin at Northwestern 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst cheers on his players from the sideline during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Badgers, Wildcats meet with heavy Big Ten West ramifications

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 19, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Northwestern players run off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 21-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern wipes out 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20

By Adam Hensley Oct. 31, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, Anderson lead way, Northwestern pounds Terps 43-3

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 24, 2020 11:24 PM EDT

The stands at Ryan Field are empty at an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Maryland at Northwestern 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 09:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Bloomington, Ind. A big reason for Northwestern's struggles on offense last season was the play of the quarterbacks. Northwestern got help in March when Peyton Ramsey announced he was transferring from Indiana. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Northwestern seeks quick jump after first-to-worst tumble

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2020 10:13 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
After tough loss, Spartans look to rebound at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 25 Stanford prepares for season opener vs. Northwestern

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 25 Stanford hosts Northwestern in season opener

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio St beats Wildcats for Big Ten crown, hopes it's enough

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2018 12:03 AM EST

No. 20 Northwestern looks to avoid letdown against Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:19 AM EST
Illinois (4-7, 2-6 Big Ten) at No. 20 Northwestern (7-4, 7-1, No. 19 CFP), 3:30 EST (Big Ten Network). Line: Northwestern by 18. Series...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Minnesota's Blake Cashman looks on during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Northwestern stays in stride with 24-14 win at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2018 03:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Piscataway, N.J. With the Big Ten West title wrapped up, No. 24 Northwestern could coast through the final two games, but coach Pat Fitzgerald isn't having it. The Wildcats play this week at Minnesota, where the Gophers need one more win for bowl-game eligibility. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
'Pedal-down' Northwestern aims to avoid let-up at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 16, 2018 02:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman, foreground, and teammate wide receiver Tyler Johnson celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Iowa during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Freshmen make up over half of Minnesota's roster, a teenage wave that has predictably ebbed more than it's flowed this season. But the Gophers have clearly found some first-year standouts, from wide receiver Rashod Bateman to running back Mohamed Ibrahim, and they're sure not the only team in the Big Ten to do so. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Playing rooks can be rough, but standouts abound in Big Ten

By Dave Campbell Nov. 15, 2018 04:36 PM EST

No. 24 Northwestern aims to maintain momentum at Minnesota

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 10:11 AM EST
No. 24 Northwestern (6-4, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 22 CFP) at Minnesota (5-5, 2-5), noon EST (Big Ten Network). Line: Northwestern by 2½. Series...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald,, center, walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern beats Iowa 14-10

By Pete Ruden Nov. 10, 2018 07:29 PM EST