This is a total embarrassment. It’ll be lucky to be 90-10 in terms of fans. Glad they got the gate receipts though I guess.

Here's @lou v's story from Northwestern's 10-7 last-minute loss to Iowa at Wrigley Field.

Here's @lou v's story from Northwestern's 10-7 last-minute loss to Iowa at Wrigley Field.

Does anyone know if Martinelli will be ready for the Binghamton opener?

That may have been the fastest half of football I’ve ever seen. Guess that happens with two shitty, run-based offenses.

Feels like a special teams play will make the difference in this one, hope we can continue keeping it away from DeJean.

This is very optimistic first half of football for our team, I refer specifically to the offense.

What I have heard every coach say going all the way back to my days in High School is you want to mix things up, you want what is referred to as a balanced offense.

With 14 yards passing and 15 yards rushing clearly this is being accomplished. Let's hope we keep it up.

Now do our part....Wiscy looked marginal

I doubt Braun has the experience and motivation tactics to win this game. We will miss Pat Fitz big time today.

Never mind. Now it's showing up right.

@lou v and I log our predictions for Northwestern's matchup with Iowa tomorrow at Wrigley Field.

I mean their defense could score twice against us but the offense isn't exactly terrifying. I'd take a 13-6 or whatever ugly win doesn't seem impossible.

All times CENTRAL, and all games played on Saturday, November 4. Rankings are from the CFP. All games available nationally unless otherwise indicated.

First, the NU game:

Northwestern vs. Iowa @ Chicago, IL
2:30 PM, Peacock (streaming only)
PxP: Paul Burmeister
Color: Kyle Rudolph

And the rest:

#1 Ohio State @ Rutgers
11:00 AM, CBS
PxP: Tom McCarthy
Color: Ross Tucker

Wisconsin @ Indiana
11:00 AM, BTN
PxP: Cory Provus
Color: Jake Butt

Nebraska @ Michigan State
11:00 AM, FS1
PxP: Tim Brando
Color: Spencer Tillman

#11 Penn State @ Maryland
2:30 PM, FOX
PxP: Jason Benetti
Color: Brock Huard

Illinois @ Minnesota
2:30 PM, BTN
PxP: Connor Onion
Color: Matt Millen

Purdue @ #3 Michigan
6:30 PM, NBC
PxP: Noah Eagle
Color: Todd Blackledge

He’s tough not to like.

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Does Kirtz have the option of a COVID extra year? He is in 5th year with one being redshirt.
Jack Olsen should have another year, right?

I know this question has been asked but sitting at 4-4 and some winnable ball games coming up, I am curious to what people think, whether in the know or not. Personally I think he’s put a hell of a interview on the field to look at but there is really nothing he can do that would make me think their shouldn’t be a search. Though you could argue it would be deserved, I worry a bit that the current administration would just take the tag off with a 6-6 record.

I’d still be high on Sean Lewis but Leipold is who I would be giving a blank check to. Has Braun slid into my number 3 slot? Guy sure is making a case for himself.

If you are a Northwestern fan and watching the game on TV, you are welcome to join us for a live Zoom discussion during the game. It is usually just a few of us "more mature" fans who show up for these chats, but I have found that having others to talk to during the game makes for a better experience.

I hope to see you on Zoom on Saturday @ 2:30 PM CT

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Time: Nov 4, 2023 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Go 'Cats
- Astro

The Cats revived their bowl hopes by outplaying the visiting Terps last week, including a Player of the Week performance from Aidan Hubbard. Back at .500, NU hosts Iowa in a home-away-from-home game at the friendly confines of 1060 W. Addison Street. The Cats just need to split the next 4 games to go bowling...even winning one might be sufficient for an APR dance pass, given NU's high APR rating.

With NU keeping Nebraska and an aggressive Maryland offense off their season averages, and with Iowa's notorious offensive struggles, a low-scoring game seems likely.

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@lou v and I log our predictions for Northwestern's matchup with Iowa tomorrow at Wrigley Field.

OSU at "home" will be fun

@lou v talked to Peru, Ind. DE Braxton Strong about his upcoming visit to Wrigley Field and where Northwestern stands in his recruitment.

Welcome, Iowans
To the Hog Butcher chop shop
Ribs served at Wrigley

I had an opportunity to interview Michael Kilbane after practice on Tuesday about his impact as a freshman. Kilbane logged 31 snaps, third most for a DE, and three hurries last week against Maryland, and could get a similar workload against Iowa on Saturday. I talked to him about why he stayed at NU, his redshirt status and what led to his performance as a true freshman.