ANDREW SELIGMAN
Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst cheers on his players from the sideline during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Badgers, Wildcats meet with heavy Big Ten West ramifications

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 19, 2020 05:56 PM EST
No. 10 Wisconsin understands just how important each game is in this pandemic

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey, left, runs with the ball against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey throws 2 TDs, Northwestern hangs on to beat Nebraska

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 07, 2020 03:44 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey heard Riley Lees screaming for the ball,

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey runs from Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern looks to keep rolling against Nebraska

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 05, 2020 03:34 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The sour taste from last season is being replaced by

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey sure seemed comfortable in his new

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Bloomington, Ind. A big reason for Northwestern's struggles on offense last season was the play of the quarterbacks. Northwestern got help in March when Peyton Ramsey announced he was transferring from Indiana. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Northwestern seeks quick jump after first-to-worst tumble

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2020 10:13 AM EDT
Northwestern underwent quite a transformation last season, and it sure wasn't

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, left, drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Despite loss, big prizes still in sight for No. 11 Minnesota

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 22, 2019 12:16 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 11 Minnesota had its perfect season ruined and

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, yells to quarterback Aidan Smith (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern hosts UMass, eager to end 7-game slide

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern gets a break from Big Ten play and maybe a

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, breaks through the line of scrimmage to score a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State dominating in way not seen since 1940s

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 14, 2019 02:32 PM EST
James Laurinaitis and the Big Ten network crew were meeting with Nebraska coach

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald waits with the team to take the field before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-3. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Northwestern hopes turnaround starts by beating Purdue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2019 12:47 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — As bad as things are going for Northwestern, coach Pat

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Welcome back to the Big Ten championship race, Hawkeyes.

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Eyeing a playoff spot and a shot at the national championship,

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, enjoys a moment with Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald prior to an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 4 Ohio State looks to stay on roll at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 17, 2019 05:00 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 4 Ohio State has bulldozed everyone in its path, putting up

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson walks off the field with his teammates after losing 35-14 to Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan's promising season takes hit with loss to Wisconsin

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2019 02:53 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the possibilities seemed endless for

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
After tough loss, Spartans look to rebound at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio isn't losing faith in his

Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren talks to reporters after being named Big Ten Conference Commissioner during a news conference Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 04, 2019 12:26 PM EDT
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Kevin Warren keeps a picture in his office of Curt Flood. There

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill. The program’s winningest coach by a wide margin, Fitzgerald has No. 21 Northwestern playing in the Big Ten championship game for the first time. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Fitzgerald, Northwestern eye Big Ten title upset, Rose Bowl

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 29, 2018 06:23 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Safety Jared McGee recalled how little he knew about

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
For Northwestern, Big Ten title game presents big chance

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 26, 2018 07:28 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The last time the stakes were this high for Northwestern, coach

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Akron in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West championship and its first appearance in the conference title game by winning two of its final three games. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File
West title in reach, Northwestern tops Big Ten surprises

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2018 05:51 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern came into the season with its star quarterback

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
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 3 Notre Dame looked as if it was running away with another

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser (25) celebrates with J.B. Butler after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Bowser appears to be settling in as the Wildcats’ No. 1 running back with back-to-back 100-yard games. He has run for 225 yards and his first three touchdowns the past two weeks after getting just two yards on two attempts in his first three games. He followed up a breakout outing against Rutgers with 117 yards and a TD against Wisconsin. Northwestern plays Notre Dame this week. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Eyeing playoffs, Irish look to keep rolling at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 02, 2018 11:48 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No need to remind No. 3 Notre Dame. The Fighting