Paddy Fisher
FILE- In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Colorado offensive lineman William Sherman (78) gets set at the line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz. The scouts were there in big numbers. But NFL prospects who were timed and tested, poked and prodded at the pro days didn’t have the usual contingent of underclassmen looking on and offering their support. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Pro days key for NFL hopefuls with no combine this year

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 17, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher covers a play against Auburn during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Fisher has been named the winner of the 17th Annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. The announcement came Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA. at the Lott IMPACT Trophy Annual Award Show. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher wins Lott Trophy

Feb. 21, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Northwestern running back Cam Porter, left, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, No. 15 Wildcats try to end No. 3 Buckeyes' title run

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 05:24 PM EST

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

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, with a mask, is hugged by an assistant after his team defeated Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten

By Michael Marot Oct. 29, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern underwent quite a transformation last season, and it sure wasn't the kind the Wildcats welcomed. They became the first team to go from playing in the Big Ten championship game to finishing last in the division the following year. They're looking for a quick turnaround. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Northwestern seeks quick jump after first-to-worst tumble

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2020 10:13 AM EDT