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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
For Northwestern, Big Ten title game presents big chance

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 26, 2018 07:28 PM EST

Northwestern looks to maintain edge over rival Illinois

By John Jackson Nov. 23, 2018 12:39 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 20 Northwestern wants to keep the Land of Lincoln Trophy, so it's taking nothing for granted heading into its annual showdown with Illinois...