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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

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

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

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

No. 19 Iowa looks to stop slide when it meets Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

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

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota at Northwestern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern

Oct. 28, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

No. 6 Michigan tops Northwestern 33-7; Michigan State next

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Northwestern at Michigan 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Andrew Clair, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Northwestern won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

No. 6 Michigan host scuffling Wildcats, avoids looking ahead

Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers at Northwestern 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

The Nebraska football team arrives for a "Unity Walk" among fans on campus from Selleck Quadrangle to Memorial Stadium before playing Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Northwestern at Nebraska 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

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. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Ohio at Northwestern 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Duke starts fast, holds off Northwestern in 2nd half, 30-23

By Mitchell Northam Sep. 18, 2021 08:11 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and did all its scoring in the first half, then held off a Northwestern comeback to earn...

South Carolina's Parker White (43) kicks the game-winning field goal against the East Carolina in the closing seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Beamer, South Carolina start fast heading to No 2 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 14, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

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

FILE - Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, April 15, 2021, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season. Among the notable transferring football players who will now be eligible next season at their new schools are Wan'Dale Robinson, who switched from Nebraska to Kentucky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Potential high-impact transfers in college football 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

South Carolina's Beamer ready to practice after few 'bumps'

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 19, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shane Beamer is usually thrilled to hit the field for spring football practice. South Carolina's first-year head...