As we get closer to the 2021 football season, we decided to poll other sites in the college football internet to get a sense of where their programs are at. Today’s edition welcomes Lauren Withrow of Wildcats Daily on Sports Illustrated to preview Northwestern. They come to Ann Arbor on Oct. 23.
Here is the full rundown from Withrow on what the Wildcats bring back and how the fanbase feels about their outlook moving forward.
Key departures
- QB Peyton Ramsey
- TE John Raine
- RB Isaiah Bowser
- WR Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman
- WR Kyric McGowan
- WR Riley Lees
- DL Earnest Brown
- LB Paddy Fisher
- LB Blake Gallagher
- CB Greg Newsome
Key returnees
- LT Peter Skoronski
- RB Cam Porter
- S Brandon Joseph
- DL Samdup Miller
- C Sam Gerak
- LB Chris Bergin
True freshmen or transfers that will make an instant impact
- QB Ryan Hilinski
- WR Stephon Robinson Jr.