Hilinski’s two TD passes push Northwestern over Rutgers 21-7
Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, left, runs with the ball past Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, left, runs with the ball past Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:33 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)

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)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:33 PM EDT
Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, right, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, right, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:15 PM EDT
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:11 PM EDT
Rutgers running back Aaron Young, left, stretches for an incomplete pass against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers running back Aaron Young, left, stretches for an incomplete pass against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:02 PM EDT
Northwestern running back Evan Hull, center, runs with the ball against Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure, left, and linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull, center, runs with the ball against Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure, left, and linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
Northwestern running back Evan Hull, left, runs with the ball past Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure, center, and linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull, left, runs with the ball past Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure, center, and linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) is sacked by Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher as running back Kyle Monangai, left, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) is sacked by Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher as running back Kyle Monangai, left, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is sacked by Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is sacked by Northwestern linebacker Bryce Gallagher during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:59 PM EDT
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral throws a pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral throws a pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:40 PM EDT
Northwestern defensive tackle Trevor Kent, bottom, tackles Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern defensive tackle Trevor Kent, bottom, tackles Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:32 PM EDT
Northwestern wide receiver Malik Washington, left, is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern wide receiver Malik Washington, left, is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:14 PM EDT