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)

FILE - Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

FILE - 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. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)