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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts as he looks down on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern's Fitzgerald lets defensive coordinator go

Nov. 29, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) leaps for a gain as he runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Purdue defeated Northwestern 17-9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue stays in title chase with 17-9 win over Northwestern

By Michael Marot Nov. 19, 2022 03:44 PM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright (5) fumbles the ball after a hit by Northwestern defensive back Devin Turner (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 12, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim, center, carries the ball as Nebraska's Myles Farmer, left, and Chris Kolarevic close in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Ibrahim rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns during Minnesota's 20-13 victory. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern takes 8-game losing streak to Minnesota

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka reacts after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Williams runs for 2 TDs, No. 2 Ohio St gets by Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 05, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, reacts during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
For No. 2 Ohio St., lighter stretch starts with Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2022 08:08 AM EDT

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
B1G '23 schedule brings challenges, quirks, unclear future

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan (10) drops back to pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Petras, Stevens help Iowa defeat Northwestern, 33-13

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 29, 2022 06:54 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett makes a reception for a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Hemby's 75-yard TD lifts Maryland over Northwestern 31-24

By Noah Trister Oct. 22, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs to score a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 08, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer (0) can't hold on to the ball while being covered by Northwestern defensive back Theran Johnson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
No. 11 Penn State hosts Northwestern trying to stay perfect

By Travis Johnson Sep. 29, 2022 11:45 AM EDT

No. 11 Penn St seeks a more polished outing vs Northwestern

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:13 AM EDT
Northwestern (1-3, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 11 Penn State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Penn State by 25 1/2, according to FanDuel...

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures before the team's NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
For Big Ten, ups and downs mark early portion of season

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 27, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

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 running back Evan Hull (26) celebrates his touchdown against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept.10, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Waters rushes for 2 TDs, Duke beats Northwestern 31-23

Sep. 10, 2022 03:45 PM 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 running back Cam Porter, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Northwestern rallies past Nebraska 31-28 in opener in Dublin

By Ken Maguire Aug. 27, 2022 04:51 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

FILE - Navy quarterback Trey Miller during a training session at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 30, 2012. College football is going international again with Nebraska facing Northwestern in Dublin on Saturday Aug. 27, 2022. It's the first regular-season international game in five years. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
Big Ten clash as college football resumes international play

By Ken Maguire Aug. 23, 2022 09:07 AM EDT