According to a news release from Northwestern, the gift will help "student-athlete development, operational priorities, recruiting, and strategic investments designed to position Northwestern Football for sustained success in the Big Ten and on the national stage." To us, Northwestern University is Chicago. Northwestern has had one winning record in the Big Ten since reaching the Big Ten title game in 2020. "We are deeply grateful to the Uhlein family for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to Northwestern University," Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson said. "Their support will help us continue building a program that delivers an exceptional student-athlete experience while competing at the highest level of college football."