JOHN JACKSON
Northwestern's Raymond Niro III, right, celebrates his touchdown against Massachusetts during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Hull scores 4 TDs, Northwestern routs UMass 45-6

By John Jackson Nov. 16, 2019 03:22 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — After waiting his turn for nearly three months, Evan Hull

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) intercepts a pass as Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater (70) tackles him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 20 Iowa blanks Northwestern 20-0 in season's 2nd shutout

By John Jackson Oct. 26, 2019 03:12 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — For Iowa's defense, the goal is the same every week —

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) celebrates his touchdown against Northwestern with Michigan State defensive end Zach Slade (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lewerke's 3 TDs lead Michigan State over Northwestern 31-10

By John Jackson Sep. 21, 2019 03:41 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State was determined to get back on track following a

Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) throws a pass against Stanford in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Northwestern's Johnson looks to rebound against UNLV

By John Jackson Sep. 13, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald believes new starting

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, then-Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson celebrates after throwing a touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C. As he listened to his team’s introduction during last month’s Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was a bit stunned by what he heard. “Clayton Thorson leaves as the winningest quarterback in Northwestern history,” the Big Ten Network’s Rick Pizzo said, reading from a script. “But he’ll be replaced by five-star Clemson transfer Hunter Johnson.” That was news to Fitzgerald, who said the competition for starting quarterback at the beginning of fall camp was wide open with Hunter, senior TJ Green and junior Aidan Smith being the main contenders. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Northwestern searches for new QB after division title

By John Jackson Aug. 13, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — As he listened to his team's introduction during last month's

Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin (43) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Thorson helps No. 20 Northwestern beats Illinois 24-16

By John Jackson Nov. 24, 2018 06:53 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — With nothing really to play for, and with the Big Ten

Northwestern looks to maintain edge over rival Illinois

By John Jackson Nov. 23, 2018 12:39 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 20 Northwestern wants to keep the Land of Lincoln Trophy,