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Take Two: Which defense is playing better, Michigan or Northwestern?

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  • ESPN.com staff | ESPN.com

While much of the college foottball world spent September thinking about the potential No. 1 vs. No. 2 match-up between Ohio State and Michigan State in November, the Wolverines and Wildcats have been busy setting up another top-ranked showdown this week when it comes to defense.

Northwestern travels to the Big House this weekend averaging a nation-best seven points against per game. Michigan, off the strength of back-to-back shutouts, is right behind them with an average of 7.