When Northwestern hosts Michigan State on Saturday, Pat Fitzgerald might be looking to a higher power.
It’s not that Northwestern has had much trouble beating Michigan State lately, having won three in a row in the series and four of the last five. But when it comes to figuring out a way to run the ball against the Spartans, the Wildcats coach is looking for a little help.
“I'm just gonna pray,” Fitzgerald joked. “Hope it all works out.”
Obviously, that’s not really the approach Northwestern (1-1) will have when it takes on Michigan State (2-1) in the Big Ten opener for both teams.