Former Northwestern football players are finalizing an agreement with the school to settle lawsuits alleging hazing and abuse that led to coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing.

Former Northwestern University football players are finalizing an agreement with the school to settle lawsuits alleging hazing and abuse on the team that led to longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing

Northwestern University has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by students against the school and former head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who alleged hazing incidents took place in the football program, but the settlement does not resolve Fitzgerald's lawsuit against the university.