Big Ten going to conference-only slate this fall
Big Ten athletic directors and presidents have decided on moving to a conference-only model for all fall sports, including football.
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Wrigley won't host Wisconsin-N'Western game
Northwestern's Nov. 7 game against Wisconsin will not take place at Wrigley Field, the Wildcats said on Wednesday, calling the decision disappointing but necessary.
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ESPN 300 Jr. DE Story commits to Northwestern
Defensive end Najee Story, No. 250 in the ESPN's Junior 300 rankings, chose Northwestern over Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota and Tennessee.
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Ex-Indiana QB Ramsey heading to Northwestern
Former Indiana starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey is heading to Northwestern.
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Northwestern hires BC's Bajakian as new OC
Northwestern hired Boston College's Mike Bajakian as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday.
Northwestern parts with OC/QBs coach McCall
Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.
Northwestern upsets rival Illinois 29-10
Andrew Marty ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns while passing for another and Northwestern upset Illinois 29-10 on Saturday.
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2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Indiana | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Michigan State | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Minnesota | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Illinois | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 3-9 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards117.0126th
Rushing Yards180.144th
Points For17.3283rd
Points Against23.687th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najee Story | DE | Committed | 82 |
| Mac Uihlein | ILB | Committed | 80 |
| Brendan Sullivan | QB-PP | Committed | 79 |
| Caleb Tiernan | OT | Committed | 78 |
| Barryn Sorrell | DE | Committed | 76 |