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Northwestern, former football coach Pat Fitzgerald settle lawsuit

Northwestern, former football coach Pat Fitzgerald settle lawsuit
sports8/21/2025

Northwestern and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit, which was filed by Fitzgerald after his dismissal two years ago amid allegations of hazing in the program.

Northwestern and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a lawsuit, which was filed by Fitzgerald after his dismissal from the school two years ago. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Fitzgerald sued the school for $130 million for ... [4697 chars]