The football rivalry between Michigan and Northwestern has been given added stakes with the creation of the George Jewett Trophy.
Per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, the two Big Ten teams will begin playing for the trophy named after the conference's first Black player starting in 2021.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel issued a statement about the creation of the George Jewett Trophy, via Rittenberg:
“We are proud to partner with our peer institution, Northwestern, to recognize and honor an African American pioneer in George Jewett. George achieved at a high level as an athlete and doctor.