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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

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten West clinched, Northwestern eyes win over Illinois

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:11 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is helped off the field after getting injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers lose starting QB for Big Ten homestretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 02:07 PM EST

Michigan State players celebrate after scoring a touchdown on a fumbled Northwestern lateral as time expires during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 08:38 PM EST

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

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Badgers, 'Cats clash in game with Big Ten West implications

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:36 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