Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 2 Ohio State

[NU Houston]

Go Cats go!

 

[NUCat320]

Sigh. I was just gonna say how good Lausch was doing on decision making. Critical fumble. Merde

I started a bit late, just about caught up. The bummer on the fumble is that Henning had broken off his route well and had settled in to an opening that n the direction that Lausch had rolled. Lausch started his scramble after he failed to see the open guy.

 

[NU Houston]

Why is Himon getting touches? Porter should be in on every running play.

 

[NUCat320]

118 to 30 yards for NU in the first quarter… …

Go Cats Go Cats Go!!!

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Two terrific catches One by Kirtz the other by Henning. Except for that one fumble which is a big except Lausch playing well coming off the ball. Looks confident back there.

 

[FanatiCat]

Great first quarter although tough that we probably left 3 points on the field. Whatever happens the rest of this game, this shows that we belong on the same field. Earlier in the year it looked like NU and OSU were playing like two divisions of football apart.

 

[NUCat320]

Why is Himon getting touches? Porter should be in on every running play.

Himon can go 50 and Porter can’t.

But Himon didn’t look particularly fast against this D.

 

[NU Houston]

Damn. Henning was open there.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Lausch is balling out, this is concrete progress

 

[NUCat320]

OSU is being pretty aggressive with safeties. There will be downfield opportunities, and Kirtz looks good.


And also, a good call on that trick that just didn’t work.

 

[phatcat]

Woohoo we're leading!!!

 

[NUCat320]

Lausch is balling out, this is concrete progress

First week off after being the secure starter. He looks like he’s had an entire spring camp since the last game.

 

[TheC]

Ok. . It's early, but HOLY SHIT!!!!

 

[AdamOnFirst]

STOP THE COUNT

 

[NU Houston]

Fantastic 92 yard drive for TD! Amazing!!!!!

 

[FanatiCat]

I was going to make a joke about this becoming the “O00N game” but I’m happy that’s no longer the case!

 

[Figrating]

YAAAAHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Who ARE these guys???

 

[FeralFelidae]

Lausch is playing great, even with the fumble.

 

[NUCat320]

Woohoo we're leading!!!

This is winnnnnnable. D balled out on the first possession. Lausch has evaded pressure and has been absolutely on point. Lujan is calling a smart but aggressive game. Lots of confidence.


I was expecting no joy today, and this is lots of joy! Even if it doesn’t last… ….

 

[Arlcatsfan]

YES, BABY. Lausch takes it home. QB draw.

 

[eddie_gocats]

😳 🤯 😁

 

[NU Houston]

I was going to make a joke about this becoming the “O00N game” but I’m happy that’s no longer the case!

It's the N00O! game for OSU.

 

[phatcat]

Keep picking on Burke. He's an overrated bum

 

[TheC]

Just missing by inches on D

 

[FanatiCat]

Should have taken timeout BEFORE that 4th down play for a little rest and regroup. I think that was a bit of a mistake.

 

[phatcat]

Merde. Played tough but so many weapons

 

[TheC]

Gotta make a play when you have your shot

 

[NUCat320]

Should have taken timeout BEFORE that 4th down play for a little rest and regroup. I think that was a bit of a mistake.

There’s soooo much receiver talent. NU can handle the run but the outside guys will be real tough.

Huge opportunity here for NU. Let’s keep the punter on the bench!

 

[TheC]

Just too many mistakes

 

[phatcat]

Wtf

 

[FeralFelidae]

Wow, two terrible snaps in a row.

 

[NUCat320]

At least we’ll have five minutes to try to tie it up?

Argh. Nothing worse than bad snaps.

 

[eddie_gocats]

🤮

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Don't have to play perfect but have to play a clean game. 3 self- inflicted wounds this half.

 

[TheC]

Such a shame. I don't expect to win this game, but it sucks to be losing because of unforced errors

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I hadn’t like gotten excited about winning, but that’s a disgusting way to kill the fun. Our play at center has been unacceptable all year, hideous

 

[FanatiCat]

It was fun while it lasted. Great gameplan on O and D, gotta give the coaches and players credit. A fumble in the red zone and punt blocked at the 1 are not within the margin of error. Could have been 10-7 at this point with a chance to hold them off and a lead at halftime.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Don't have to play perfect but have to play a clean game. 3 self- inflicted wounds this half.

The good news is that we're still within 1 score, despite the mistakes. Otherwise, we're playing well and we're very much in this game. Let's close out the half and then play a clean 2nd half and we'll have a game.

 

[FanatiCat]

I hadn’t like gotten excited about winning, but that’s a disgusting way to kill the fun. Our play at center has been unacceptable all year, hideous

Those are likely different guys, we have a long snapper.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Those are likely different guys, we have a long snapper.

Yes I’m aware. That’s also unacceptable, but at center it’s been continuous all year.