2018 has been a historical year for Northwestern. For the first time in the program’s history, it will compete in the Big Ten Championship. That game is for next week, though. On Saturday, Northwestern will be playing for pride, for the seniors, and to establish the ever-so-large gap in the state of the programs between Illinois and Northwestern. This game matters.
Ask any Northwestern coach or player and they’ll tell you how much this game means to them. On Monday, Pat Fitzgerald was quick to emphasize the importance of this contest.
“Playing for the Land of Lincoln trophy is a big deal.