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.

Up next, the Wildcats face Ohio for the first time since 2008.

The Basics

2020 Record: 2-1

Head Coach: Tim Albin

The Stats

The following metrics are courtesy of Bill Connelly and Football Outsiders (and now ESPN!