For some fleeting moments in today’s contest, it appeared as though the ‘Cats might actually stand a chance against their top-10 ranked opponent. Alas, the game eventually dissipated into what most (if not all) were expecting — a dominant Michigan victory. Here are some highs and some lows from Northwestern’s 26-point loss in the Big House.

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Early performance on the road

The halftime score of Northwestern’s first road game of the season against Duke was 30-7 in favor of the Blue Devils. When the ‘Cats visited Nebraska, the game was over nearly as soon as it started, as the Huskers piled on the points while NU’s offense stalled.