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Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) carries the ball past a block from offensive lineman Peter Skoronski during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois rolls over Northwestern, keeps bowl hopes alive

By Terry Towery Nov. 27, 2021 06:59 PM EST

Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) causes Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Northwestern at Illinois 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair (11) runs ahead of Purdue's Branson Deen (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Purdue won 32-14.(AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Illinois looks to keep bowl hopes alive against Northwestern

By Terry Towery Nov. 26, 2021 03:18 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) catches a touchdown pass against Northwestern's AJ Hampton Jr. (11) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue rolls in second half to top Northwestern at Wrigley

By Scott Held Nov. 20, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates with teammates Tyler Witt (78), David Bell (3) and Garrett Miller (88) after scoring on a touchdown pass during the first half of a NCAA football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue at Northwestern 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton, left, is tackled by Northwestern wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr., after he intercepted a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa changes quarterbacks, beats Northwestern 17-12

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 06, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty looks to throw a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Iowa at Northwestern 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving, right, celebrates with wide receiver Daniel Jackson after scoring a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Irving runs for 110 yards in Minnesota 41-14 win

By Patrick Rose Oct. 30, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota at Northwestern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan tops Northwestern 33-7; Michigan State next

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2021 03:37 PM 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

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in for a touchdown early in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers start fast in 56-7 rout against Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 02, 2021 11:05 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

Northwestern running back Connor Newhouse, left, is tackled by Ohio linebacker Ben Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Northwestern won 35-6. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hull with 90-yard TD in Northwestern's 35-6 romp over Ohio

By Scott Held Sep. 25, 2021 03:53 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

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina A&T linebacker Jacob Roberts (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Holmberg aims to keep Duke moving against Northwestern

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald applauds after a touchdown was scored against Indiana State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill, Saturday, Sept.11, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Marton
Hull rushed for 126, Northwestern beats Indiana State 24-6

By Michal Dwojak Sep. 11, 2021 03:20 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