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Northwestern RB Larkin Retires Due to Neck/Spine Condition

Northwestern said Monday that Larkin's condition is not life threatening, but prevents him from playing

Northwestern leading rusher Jeremy Larkin is retiring from football after being diagnosed with cervical stenosis, a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck and upper back. 

Northwestern said Monday that Larkin's condition is not life threatening, but prevents him from playing. 

Larkin, a sophomore, is in his first season as the top running back for the Wildcats (1-2). He is fifth in the Big Ten in rushing at 115.33 yards per game. He has 346 yards rushing, 19 catches for 127 yards and has scored five touchdowns for an offense that has otherwise struggled. The Cincinnati native had 618 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns last season as a freshman backup. 

Northwestern hosts No. 14 Michigan on Saturday.

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