Adrian Martinez's 42-yard TD pass on the first drive was a layup — JD Spielman was wide open. Then, late in the second quarter, Trae Williams blitzed off the edge, knocking the ball from Martinez's hand. The scoop and score made it 14-7. Martinez's improvised 24-yard completion to Mike Williams ignited an eight-play, 83-yard TD march that represented an excellent response. Alas, Martinez didn't seem to see the safety on his third-quarter interception. He finished 25-for-35 for 251 yards and a touchdown, with two picks.
AGAINST THE RUN (A)
Northwestern, the nation's 127th-ranked rushing offense entering the day at 77.