The Northwestern Wildcats (7-3, 5-2 B1G) are coming in hot, having finally won a non-overtime game last week against Purdue. But Minnesota (5-5, 2-5) just hung 54 on Nebraska, and the Golden Gophers will do their best to break up the party in Northwestern’s home finale.
Why Northwestern will beat Minnesota
Northwestern’s defense has been the best unit on the team through 10 games. Though the Wildcats haven’t blown many opponents off the field, they’ve hung around and finished games thanks in large part to defensive success.