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Pat Fitzgerald reflects on Northwestern’s regular season, going undefeated in B1G West
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While many struggled, Northwestern thrived with the logistical challenges this season provided.
The Wildcats turned in a 6-1 season and will be returning to the Big Ten Championship Game for the second time in three years.
After Northwestern’s 28-10 win over Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald reflected on the regular season and what his team has accomplished so far.
“It’s been a great season for us,” Fitzgerald said on Saturday. “We obviously stubbed our toe one time but the rest of the year these guys have been resilient. They’ve been through a ton. Our entire football program has been through a ton. To go undefeated in the West again is something we take great pride in.”
✅ Sweep B1G West
✅ Beat Illinois for sixth straight time
✅ Rush for season-high 411 yardsNo. 14 @NUFBFamily did exactly what it wanted to do in its final tune-up before the #B1GFCG. pic.twitter.com/tc7EnGakoC
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 13, 2020
If not for an upset loss to Michigan State a couple weeks ago, Northwestern would be in the mix for a College Football Playoff berth.
Kickoff for the Big Ten Championship Game is on Dec. 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.