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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 25 Stanford prepares for season opener vs. Northwestern

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
QB K.J. Costello's return provides optimism for Stanford

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 02:25 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello, left, talks to UCLA quarterback Wilton Speight after Stanford's 49-42 win during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Costello throws 5 touchdowns to lead Stanford over UCLA

By Joe Reedy Nov. 24, 2018 07:33 PM EST