Editor’s note: This story was published last September ahead of Northwestern’s matchup against Wisconsin. A blurb about last season’s game has been added at the end.
My first time ever watching Northwestern football in person didn’t go too well for the Wildcats.
First, a little background: I grew up in Minnesota, but the Gophers were never my preferred college team. My dad was a Stanford fan and the vast majority of my extended family were loyal to the team across the border from me, the Wisconsin Badgers. My grandpa, in particular, is a diehard Wisconsin fan and a long-time season ticket holder who took me to numerous games at Camp Randall over the years.