In a less inspiring showing than what was on display in last week’s loss to Duke, Northwestern turned the ball over four times and allowed just as many touchdowns to the Southern Illinois Salukis. In the midst of trying to swallow another heartbreaking pill, here are the highs and lows from today’s game.

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Northwestern’s pass rush

Did Nic Baker connect on every pass he attempted well into the second quarter? Yes. But the Salukis’ QB wasn’t operating without stress. Aidan Hubbard and Najee Story each toppled Baker in the first quarter, and purple jerseys appeared in the backfield for much of the afternoon.