Northwestern Wildcats
Big Ten program. Pat Fitzgerald was the head coach for ~17 years before being fired in the wake of the hazing scandal (with later legal vindication). Went 4-20 in his final two seasons. Fitzgerald is the recurring reference point for the "safe hire" critique. New stadium (new Ryan Field) is the program's notable 2026 storyline.
Episode Appearances
- 2026-04-09 CFB Masters - Elite Coaches, QBs, Losers, and Schedule Gauntlets — Elite Loser of the Year (2025) reference
- 2026-04-16 Typotheticals - Season Scenario Vibe Checks
- 2026-05-07 May Q&A Part 2 — Pat Fitzgerald's prior program
Running Takes
- 2026-04-09: 2026-04-09 Biggest Losers of the 2025 Cycle Include Florida State — adjacent: Northwestern in the Elite Losers Club discussion
- 2026-05-07: 2026-05-07 Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State Is a Stupid Hire
2026 Big Ten Preview Cycle
- 2026-08-06: 2026-08-06 Northwestern and Michigan State Need Coherent New Offenses — Chip Kelly needs to stabilize a difficult schedule around Aidan Chiles and line uncertainty.
- 2026-08-02 Big Ten Preview Part 1 - Contender Tiers, The Big Three, Sweet Lady Schedule
- 2026-08-06 Big Ten Preview Part 3 - USC, Michigan, Penn State and Dubious Beef