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Pat Fitzgerald Northwestern-Illinois press conference notes: Fitz makes case for New Year's Six bowl

Northwestern (10-2, 6-2) earned their first ten win season since 1995 with a 24-14 victory over Illinois (5-7, 2-5) at Soldier Field. Here's what coach Pat Fitzgerald had to say after the win.

Here's what Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald had to say after Northwestern's 24-14 win over Illinois at Soldier Field:

Pat Fitzgerald

-On the College Playoff Rankings Fitzgerald referenced a team "X amount of spots ahead of us we beat. Our kids dominated that game. I'm looking forward to the College Football Playoff committee getting it right."

-On his team's case for a New Year's Six Bowl: "Look at the resume.