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 are the Wisconsin Badgers, who are the presumptive Big Ten West title favorites due to their combination of talent and experience.
The Basics
Returning Production: 83 percent overall (Offense 84 percent, Defense 82 percent)
2020 Record: 4-3
Coach: Paul Chryst
The Stats
The following metrics are courtesy of Bill Connelly and Football Outsiders (and now ESPN!