The final installment of our 2021 summer guide is the Know Your Opponent series. We’ll take you through Northwestern’s schedule week by week, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent and identifying some key players to look for. The series serves as a way for us to evaluate and take stock of the team’s upcoming opponents.
Next up is Michigan, a team that had an extremely disappointing 2020 after entering the year with somewhat high expectations. This matchup will debut the George Jewett Trophy, which was established in 2021 to honor George Jewett, the first African-American college football player to play at both schools.