Northwestern 39, Minnesota 0

Northwestern Wildcats running back Corey Acker (25) runs for a touchdown in the 4th quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats running back Corey Acker (25) runs for a touchdown in the 4th quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Fans cheer in the 4th quarter between the Northwestern Wildcats and Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster is introduced onto the field with his parents, Bonnie and Brad, and his sister, Hannah, before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (1) runs after Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Mark Williams (8) in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (1) runs to teammates after a 39-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) is congratulated by teammate Corey Acker (25), right, after a 39-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats players celebrate a 39-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald shakes hands with Minnesota Golden Gophers players after a 39-0 win at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald shakes hands with Minnesota Golden Gophers coaches after a 39-0 win at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (1) runs to teammates after a 39-0 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

A pair of Northwestern Wildcats fans have room in the 4th quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

The stands are mostly empty in the 4th quarter between the Northwestern Wildcats and Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive players tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Kobe McCrary (22) in the 4th quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) celebrates after making a touchdown reception in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) is pushed out of bounds after a run in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) hands off the ball to running back Justin Jackson (21) in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (1) reaches for Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Rodney Smith (1) in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) rushes in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Joe Gaziano (97) and linebacker Warren Long (13) tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Demry Croft (11) in the third quarter at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Evanston.