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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

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

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

No. 20 Northwestern looks to avoid letdown against Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:19 AM EST
Illinois (4-7, 2-6 Big Ten) at No. 20 Northwestern (7-4, 7-1, No. 19 CFP), 3:30 EST (Big Ten Network). Line: Northwestern by 18. Series...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Piscataway, N.J. With the Big Ten West title wrapped up, No. 24 Northwestern could coast through the final two games, but coach Pat Fitzgerald isn't having it. The Wildcats play this week at Minnesota, where the Gophers need one more win for bowl-game eligibility. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
'Pedal-down' Northwestern aims to avoid let-up at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 16, 2018 02:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman, foreground, and teammate wide receiver Tyler Johnson celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Iowa during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Freshmen make up over half of Minnesota's roster, a teenage wave that has predictably ebbed more than it's flowed this season. But the Gophers have clearly found some first-year standouts, from wide receiver Rashod Bateman to running back Mohamed Ibrahim, and they're sure not the only team in the Big Ten to do so. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Playing rooks can be rough, but standouts abound in Big Ten

By Dave Campbell Nov. 15, 2018 04:36 PM EST

Northwestern defensive lineman Fred Wyatt celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25: No. 24 Northwestern ranked after winning division

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2018 02:03 PM EST

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

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

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) reacts as he celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Thorson leads Northwestern over No. 20 Wisconsin 31-17

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 27, 2018 03:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern takes on Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 27. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Wisconsin looks to take Big Ten West lead from Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 26, 2018 10:52 AM EDT

Northwestern's Clayton Thorson throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Thorson, Luckenbaugh lead Northwestern over Nebraska in OT

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 13, 2018 04:08 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Nebraska plays Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 13, (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
With Frost eyeing first win, Nebraska meets Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 12, 2018 01:14 PM EDT

Duke's Daniel Jones makes a pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Jones throws for 3 TDs, Duke beats Northwestern 21-7

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 08, 2018 10:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore races to the end zone for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Now the true freshman from southern Indiana, who starred at Brohm’s high school alma mater in Louisville, needs to prove his record-breaking debut was no fluke. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)/Journal & Courier via AP)
Boilermakers may have found receiving answer in Moore

By Michael Marot Sep. 03, 2018 10:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2017, file photo, Northwestern running back Jeremy Larkin (28) carries the ball against Kentucky in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Larkin ran for 503 yards as a freshman--a career-high 112 against Kentucky--and figures to play a bigger role this season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Northwestern at Kentucky 12/29/2017

Aug. 29, 2018 10:07 AM EDT