Now up to No. 17 in the nation, Northwestern and its staunch defense host Ball State at Ryan Field on Saturday night. The Cardinals are 2-1 on the young season, with wins over VMI and Eastern Michigan and a loss to Texas A&M. This is the Wildcats' final tuneup before Big Ten play begins next week against Minnesota.
Here's what you need to know ahead of kickoff:
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- Northwestern's early-week depth chart remained relatively unchanged from last week's win at Duke, but with senior wide receiver Cameron Dickerson off the injury report, there could be shape up in the pass-catcher rotation.