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Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump

By Andrew Seligman 54 minutes ago

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh 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)

Big Ten coaches relying heavily on revamped defenses

By Michael Marot Jul. 26, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren 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)

Bold, aggressive Big Ten leaves door open for more expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2022

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson throws against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Onetime Clemson quarterback Johnson is returning to the Tigers for his final season of college football, in 2022. It's Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's first foray into the NCAA transfer portal. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Onetime Clemson QB Johnson transferring back to Tigers

Jan. 17, 2022 05:20 PM EST

FILE - North Texas running back DeAndre Torrey carries the ball on a touchdown run against Northwestern State during an NCAA football game Sept. 4, 2021, in Denton, Texas. Torrey is in the top 10 among active running backs in FBS with 3,228 yards rushing (ninth) and 36 touchdowns on the ground (sixth). He's also sixth in all-purpose yards (4,775). (AP Photo/Richard W.Rodriguez, File)

Northwestern State at North Texas 9/4/2021

Dec. 22, 2021 12:35 AM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) carries the ball past a block from offensive lineman Peter Skoronski during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois rolls over Northwestern, keeps bowl hopes alive

By Terry Towery Nov. 27, 2021 06:59 PM EST

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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Big Ten preview: No. 2 Ohio St at No. 6 Michigan tops slate

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 02:10 AM EST

Clement's 3 TDs lead Northwestern St. past McNeese, 24-20

Nov. 20, 2021 05:06 PM EST
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Zachary Clement threw three touchdown passes and Northwestern State knocked off McNeese, 24-20 to close out it season with two wins in...

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) catches a touchdown pass against Northwestern's AJ Hampton Jr. (11) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Purdue rolls in second half to top Northwestern at Wrigley

By Scott Held Nov. 20, 2021 03:21 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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Big Ten preview: Spartans visit Ohio State for key East game

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts to a player during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Northwestern, Purdue collide with Wrigley adding intrigue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Southeastern Louisiana rolls past Northwestern State, 56-28

Nov. 13, 2021 10:35 PM EST
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Cole Kelley threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth in the first half and Southeastern Louisiana cruised to a 56-28 win over...