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Northwestern loses 24-7 to Rutgers — yes, that Rutgers — in first game without Pat Fitzgerald

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Northwestern’s Cam Porter is ripped down by Rutgers’ Mohamed Toure during the Wildcats’ 24-7 loss on Sunday.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Northwestern backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan hit a wide-open Caleb Komolafe for a 1-yard touchdown with 19 seconds to play, and the celebration was on.

On the Wildcats sideline, a few players clapped. One punched his fist and said, “Yes!” A purple-clad fan — somebody’s mom, no doubt — shouted praise from the stands about the team not giving up.

That’s it, folks. That’s as exciting as Northwestern’s season opener got.