Northwestern coach David Braun walked into a much friendlier environment at Lucas Oil Stadium this year.

A team of investigators led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch recommended Northwestern enhance its hazing prevention training in the wake of a scandal that rocked the school’s athletic department.

Northwestern rewarded coach David Braun for a remarkable turnaround following Pat Fitzgerald’s firing in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal by removing the “interim” label from his job title.

An investigation into academic research leads to the resignation of Stanford University's president.

Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school for $130 million, saying his alma mater wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.

Northwestern lost to Rutgers 24-7 in the football team's first game since a hazing scandal led to a coaching change, investigations and multiple lawsuits.

Approximately 1,000 former Northwestern University athletes have sent a letter condemning hazing while defending the school’s culture.

Three former Northwestern baseball staffers filed a lawsuit against the university alleging their contracts were discontinued as retaliation for reporting misconduct in the program.

Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg criticized assistant football coaches and staff members for wearing shirts supporting fired coach Pat Fitzgerald at practice.

Northwestern has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to lead an investigation into the culture of its athletic department and its anti-hazing procedures following allegations of abusive behavior and racism within the football program and other teams.

Bryce Kirtz, Rod Heard II and Bryce Gallagher were supposed to represent Northwestern at this year's Big Ten media days.

The hazing scandal at Northwestern University has widened to include a volleyball player who has become the first female athlete to sue the university over allegations she was retaliated against for reporting mistreatment and a new lawsuit by former Northwestern quarterback Lloyd Yates.

Allegations of hazing in Northwestern’s athletic programs have broadened.

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse.

A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.

The legal headaches could only be starting for ex-Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia's Bob Huggins.

Northwestern has decided to retain its assistant coaches and support staff for the 2023 season after it fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal.

Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university’s reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations.

Uncertainty continues to swirl around the Northwestern football program after allegations of hazing led to the suspension of coach Pat Fitzgerald this week.

Northwestern has suspended coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay following an investigation into alleged hazing within the football program.

In the postgame analysis, free beer at the Nebraska-Northwestern game in Ireland was the right call.

According to coach Pat Fitzgerald, the biggest test of the season awaits his team on Saturday. The Wildcats will try to knock No. 6 Michigan from the ranks of the unbeaten in Ann Arbor.

Northwestern lost its opener to Michigan State and dropped its last road game by 49 points.

No. 6 Michigan hosts Northwestern on Saturday.

Hunter Johnson watched from the sideline as Northwestern won seven of nine games last season, including a Citrus Bowl triumph.

College coaches are trying to get a handle on the recruiting impact of athletes' ability to profit off their fame.

Officials in charge of the College Football Playoff have opened two days of meetings in suburban Chicago.

EVANSTON, Ill. Northwestern looks to snap a seven-game losing streak when it hosts non-conference foe Massachusetts on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -40.5Massachusetts has struggled just to stay in games over its current losing streak, allowing 58.8 points per game over that span. ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (1-8)Saturday could be Smiths coming-out party, or at least the coming-out party of the Northwestern passing attack. Northwestern DE Joe Gaziano is half a sack from tying Casey Dailey's program record for career sacks with 28. Northwestern's current seven-game losing streak ties for the longest since the 1998 team lost eight straight.

EVANSTON, Ill. Purdue looks to overcome the loss of another starting quarterback when it visits Northwestern on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -1.5"He's a guy that I think can execute the offense," Purdue coach Jeff Brohm told reporters. "We'll get this thing turned around as I have a track record of winning football games," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. The Wildcats have been held without a touchdown in three straight games. Northwestern DE Joe Gaziano has recorded at least one TFL in four straight games, which is the longest streak of his career.

Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats reacts after blocked field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern looks to bounce back from a humbling Week 1 loss when it hosts UNLV on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -20"The sky's not falling and I don't want to be disrespectful but we're in a one-score game with a first-time starter on the road against a top 25 team," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "It's an unacceptable deal because we're a better football team than that," UNLV coach Tony Sanchez told reporters. PREDICTION: Northwestern 31, UNLV 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after scoring on a seven yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans in the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. LINE: Stanford -6.5Picked to finish third in the Pac-12 North preseason media poll, Stanford lost star running back Bryce Love to the NFL but returns junior quarterback K.J. Northwestern made a surprising run to win the Big Ten West Division title last season and could be even better this year. Northwestern hosts UNLV after a week off while Stanford visits USC next week. PREDICTION: Stanford 21, Northwestern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.