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Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema (27) tackles Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor, defense lead No. 8 Badgers past Northwestern 24-15

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, then-Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson celebrates after throwing a touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C. As he listened to his team’s introduction during last month’s Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was a bit stunned by what he heard. “Clayton Thorson leaves as the winningest quarterback in Northwestern history,” the Big Ten Network’s Rick Pizzo said, reading from a script. “But he’ll be replaced by five-star Clemson transfer Hunter Johnson.” That was news to Fitzgerald, who said the competition for starting quarterback at the beginning of fall camp was wide open with Hunter, senior TJ Green and junior Aidan Smith being the main contenders. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Northwestern searches for new QB after division title

By John Jackson Aug. 13, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

Northwestern's Clayton Thorson throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Thorson, Luckenbaugh lead Northwestern over Nebraska in OT

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 13, 2018 04:08 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Northwestern during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

By Noah Trister Oct. 06, 2018 03:57 PM EDT