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Southern Illinois players celebrate with fans after defeating Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Baker, Southern Illinois stun Northwestern 31-24

By Matt Carlson Sep. 17, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks with wide receiver Raymond Niro III (1) before the game against Duke an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept.10, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Northwestern looks to bounce back against Southern Illinois

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

Mike Elko waves to fans after earning his first win as head coach of Duke in an NCAA college football game against Temple in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke, Northwestern try to build on promising season openers

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito carries a game ball as he is hugged by a teammate after their win over Wyoming in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New, improved quarterbacks give some Big Ten teams new look

By Michael Marot Aug. 30, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
After win in Ireland, Hilinski pays tribute to late brother

By Ken Maguire Aug. 27, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Huskers ready for Northwestern surprises at QB in Dublin

By Ken Maguire Aug. 25, 2022 11:45 AM EDT

Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) causes Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Northwestern at Illinois 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair (11) runs ahead of Purdue's Branson Deen (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Purdue won 32-14.(AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Illinois looks to keep bowl hopes alive against Northwestern

By Terry Towery Nov. 26, 2021 03:18 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates with teammates Tyler Witt (78), David Bell (3) and Garrett Miller (88) after scoring on a touchdown pass during the first half of a NCAA football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue at Northwestern 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton, left, is tackled by Northwestern wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr., after he intercepted a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa changes quarterbacks, beats Northwestern 17-12

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 06, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa looks to stop slide when it meets Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa looks to stop skid when it visits Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 04, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota at Northwestern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern

Oct. 28, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

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

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, right, celebrates with teammates 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)
No. 6 Michigan host scuffling Wildcats, avoids looking ahead

Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM 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)
Rutgers at Northwestern 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

The Nebraska football team arrives for a "Unity Walk" among fans on campus from Selleck Quadrangle to Memorial Stadium before playing Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern at Nebraska 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) scores a touchdown past Ohio cornerback John Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ohio at Northwestern 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:25 PM EDT