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Pat Fitzgerald Claims Vindication After Settlement Victory

11/6/2025

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Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, says he is 100 percent vindicated after Northwestern settled his $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit.
He appeared on Entertainment and Sports Programming Network's College GameDay and said he is ready to return to coaching after July 2023 hazing allegations.
Northwestern's post-settlement statement indicated no evidence that Fitzgerald condoned hazing.
Fitzgerald emphasized accountability and studied football programs to guide his next coaching role.

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Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, says he is 100 percent vindicated after Northwestern settled his $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit.
He appeared on Entertainment and Sports Programming Network's College GameDay and said he is ready to return to coaching after July 2023 hazing allegations.
Northwestern's post-settlement statement indicated no evidence that Fitzgerald condoned hazing.
Fitzgerald emphasized accountability and studied football programs to guide his next coaching role.