Northwestern is going bowling.
They were at times vexing, at others exhilarating, but when the clock struck zeroes, the Wildcats had done just enough to put the demons of Memorial Stadium to rest.
Is Northwestern the Big Ten West title contender we thought they were after Minnesota? No, probably not. But this team has always been solid, built on a defense that still makes plays despite being banged up and an offense that, while perhaps prone to periods of struggle, can always bust out for big gains.
Northwestern’s first half offense was as bad as we’ve seen all year.