US EditionNorthwestern Reaches Settlement with Football Coach Who Was Fired Amid Hazing Scandal
Pat Fitzgerald settled his $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit with Northwestern University after being fired amid hazing allegations; investigations found no direct misconduct by him.
- On Aug. 21, 2025, Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern University agreed to settle his $130 million lawsuit filed after his July 2023 firing.
- After an anonymous complaint alleging hazing, investigators found 11 players confirmed forced participation, nudity, and degrading sexualized acts, leading to Pat Fitzgerald's suspension and firing in July 2023 at Northwestern University.
- Fitzgerald, who coached 17 seasons, compiled a 110-101 record with school records for wins and 65 Big Ten victories; discovery found no evidence he condoned or was informed of hazing, Northwestern said Thursday.
- Terms of the deal remain private, with Pat Fitzgerald saying he's satisfied and agreed to the settlement to relieve his family's stress, his lawyers at Winston & Strawn said Thursday.
- Earlier this year Northwestern University settled 34 player lawsuits and added anti-hazing training, and the Nov. 3 trial was avoided by a recent settlement.
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Northwestern reaches settlement with former coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired amid hazing scandal
CHICAGO — Northwestern has reached a settlement with former football coach Pat Fitzgerald nearly two years after he sued the university for $130 million following his firing amid a team hazing scandal. Fitzgerald announced the settlement Thursday through a statement…
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