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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 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

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for a touchdown past Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Walker runs for 264 yards as Spartans beat Wildcats 38-21

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 04, 2021 01:03 AM EDT

Northwestern players celebrate after they defeated Wisconsin 17-7 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

By Jay Cohen Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Northwestern tight end Charlie Mangieri, center, catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wisconsin at Northwestern 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nebraska at Northwestern 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:31 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, Anderson lead way, Northwestern pounds Terps 43-3

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 24, 2020 11:24 PM EDT

Northwestern's Raymond Niro III, right, celebrates his touchdown against Massachusetts during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Hull scores 4 TDs, Northwestern routs UMass 45-6

By John Jackson Nov. 16, 2019 03:22 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) gets off a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jace James while Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue beats Northwestern 24-22 on Dellinger's late FG

By Robbie Weinstein Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith, right, hands off to running back Isaiah Bowser during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Fields leads No. 4 Ohio State past Northwestern 52-3

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 19, 2019 12:00 AM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) pulls in a pass from Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral in front of Northwestern Roderick Campbell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
McCallum's FG at end gives Huskers 13-10 win over Wildcats

By Eric Olson Oct. 05, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

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

Northwestern running back Drake Anderson, left, celebrates with Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) after Anderson scored a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Johnson leads Northwestern to first win, 30-14 over UNLV

Sep. 14, 2019 08:43 PM EDT

Stanford wide receiver Michael Wilson (4) celebrates after scoring touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Costello gets hurt in No. 25 Stanford's win vs Northwestern

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

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

Notre Dame's Ian Book, right, breaks away from a tackle by Northwestern's Montre Hartage during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Book leads No. 3 Notre Dame over Northwestern, 31-21

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2018 10:44 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) reacts as he celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Thorson leads Northwestern over No. 20 Wisconsin 31-17

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 27, 2018 03:41 PM EDT