ANDREW SELIGMAN
Miller scores 18 as No. 8 Maryland pounds Northwestern 79-54

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 09, 2023 10:33 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Diamond Miller understands what's in store for No. 8 Maryland

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Day was more than willing to take the win and move on from

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
The showdown between Big Ten powerhouses in a few weeks is looming for No. 2 Ohio

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared

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
Northwestern was feeling pretty good about itself. Then, September rolled around.

FILE - 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. Northwestern is set to kick off its season on Aug. 27, 2022, against Nebraska. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 15, 2022 01:38 PM EDT
From winning the Big Ten West to crashing to the bottom of the division and then

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
CHICAGO (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald remembers the party-like atmosphere and the

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson, right, is tackled by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. Penn State won 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Catching on: Big Ten receivers putting up some big numbers

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2021 02:58 PM EST
Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba cut toward the middle, turned and caught a

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Alex Padilla could feel the jitters when he got the call

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
Iowa was rolling along, unbeaten at No. 2 in the AP poll and with its sights

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks to his players during a timeout against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Schiano sees blueprint for Rutgers when he eyes Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
Greg Schiano remembers the impression Pat Fitzgerald left on him all those

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty (7) evades Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
With QB in question, Northwestern host struggling Ohio

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
Having shuffled through three quarterbacks last week, there was one big

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Michigan State won 38-21. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern looking to bounce back against Indiana State

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 09, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald wasn't worried about the Wildcats looking

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Kenneth Walker III ran for a career-high 264 yards and a

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) runs the against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern hopes to get some payback against Michigan State. The Wildcats will have their opportunity Friday night when they open at home against the Spartans in what they hope kicks off a run toward their third Big Ten West championship in four years. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Northwestern seeks payback against Michigan State in opener

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 02, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
All-American safety Brandon Joseph remembers what happened when Northwestern

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Northwestern looks to avoid another drop after finishing 1st

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 16, 2021 10:51 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald insisted things will be different for

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks to quarterback Mitchell Trubisky during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 03, 2021 07:50 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns, breaking his franchise

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws a pass against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
For Northwestern, Big Ten title game follows big turnaround

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 16, 2020 05:19 PM EST
Pat Fitzgerald figures he will gain a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey is tackled by Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Porter leads way as No. 15 Northwestern runs over Illinois

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 12, 2020 03:24 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern was at the bottom of the Big Ten West a year

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 29-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern seeks win over Illini before Big Ten title game

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 10, 2020 01:59 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald had barbecue for lunch, then went home and