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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

For Northwestern, Big Ten title game presents big chance

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Northwestern defensive line Joe Gaziano, center, celebrates with teammates as he holds the Land of Lincoln Trophy after Northwestern defeated Illinois 24-16 in 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 - Associated Press

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson is sacked by Minnesota's Blake Cashman during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Northwestern stays in stride with 24-14 win at Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Northwestern's Bennett Skowronek (88) makes a one-handed catch during the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Northwestern hopes to continue Big Ten West push at Iowa

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald talks with his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame 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/Jim Young)

West title in reach, Northwestern tops Big Ten surprises

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center, poses with his players after beating Kentucky 24-23 in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 20 Northwestern edges Kentucky 24-23 in Music City Bowl

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, and Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald pose with the trophy during the Music City Bowl coaches' press conference Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Kentucky and Northwestern are scheduled to play in the game Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 20 Northwestern looking for history at Music City Bowl

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (21) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Duke McGhee and defensive back Jacob Huff (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Thorson, Jackson lead Northwestern to 39-0 rout Minnesota

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Michigan defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (73) goes up against the Rutgers line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 5 Wisconsin will face its sternest test yet this season when No. 19 Michigan visits Camp Randall Stadium in the home season finale. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Big Ten Spotlight: Michigan’s Kugler laments gaps in slate

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin linebacker Garret Dooley (5) moves in on Utah State's quarterback Kent Myers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Big Ten teams are again populating the top of the defensive rankings, from Michigan to Penn State to Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

BIG TEN SPOTLIGHT: Dominant ‘D,’ a conference characteristic

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Northwestern defensive back Alonzo Mayo (12) gets flipped in the air by Nevada linebacker Gabriel Sewell, left, Nevada defensive back Dameon Baber (5) and Nevada defensive back Ahki Muhammad (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Thorson’s late TDs lift Northwestern over Nevada 31-20

By Tim Cronin - Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Coming off a 10-win season in 2015, Northwestern dropped three of its first four games on the way to a 7-6 record. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Northwestern seeks edge, looks to avoid another slow start

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 28, 2016, file photo, Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (21) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh during the third quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game in New York. Over the last three seasons, no Power Five team has relied on a running back as much as Northwestern has relied on Jackson, an old-school workhorse at a time of tailback-by-committee and early NFL draft entrants. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

One tough cat: Northwestern’s Jackson carries heavy load

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown as he avoids a tackle by Pittsburgh defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) during the second quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Justin Jackson powers Northwestern past Pitt in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2016, file photo, Northwestern's Joe Gaziano, left, sacks Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke for a safety during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. The Wildcats head into Saturday’s game against Indiana looking more like the team they thought they would be, with their offense clicking and the wins starting to pile up after they looked like they were falling apart just as the season was starting. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Northwestern throttles Indiana 24-14 for third straight win

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press

Northwestern's Justin Jackson (21) spins away from Michigan State's Raequan Williams (99) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Northwestern rolls past Michigan State 54-40

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer talks to the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Monday, July 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Playoffs could create chances for Big Ten teams

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to the media during the Big Ten football media days Monday July 28, 2014, Sports Time Schedule/Planner

Fitzgerald: Union push unified Northwestern

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Wildcats’ Fitzgerald urges ‘no’ vote on union

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Northwestern's football team participates in an NCAA college spring football practice Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Evanston, Ill. After spring break, Northwestern resumed spring football practices with a huge issue that could change the college sports landscape hanging over their heads. A regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled last week that the team can bargain with the school as employees. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Union question looms as Northwestern practices

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press