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Northwestern offensive lineman Trey Klock (39) dives past Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) for a touchdown during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Northwestern defense stuns No. 20 Utah 31-20 in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 31, 2018 10:56 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius tries to stiff-arm Missouri linebacker Terez Hall during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Oklahoma State tops No. 24 Missouri 38-33 in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 08:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill. The program’s winningest coach by a wide margin, Fitzgerald has No. 21 Northwestern playing in the Big Ten championship game for the first time. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Fitzgerald, Northwestern eye Big Ten title upset, Rose Bowl

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 29, 2018 06:23 PM EST

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

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

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