Despite all of the momentum that Northwestern has built up following a dream 2020 season, there’s one reason to suspect 2021 could be a down year for NU. Experienced and talented players are leaving, and new players will have to step up to take their place. Only time will tell whether or not the ‘Cats can repeat their success from the past season, but there’s arguments for both sides.
Let’s dig in.
The Good:
To figure out the potential upside of the 2021 team, look no further than 2020 for a blueprint. In the midst of a global pandemic that prevented players from practicing with each other for a long stretch of time, Northwestern pulled off an incredible 7-2 season that placed them 10th in the final AP poll at the season’s end.