Northwestern has had quite the weekend in football. Not because it won — the Wildcats lost by four possessions — but because NU managed to hold off a team competing for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Northwestern forced Penn State’s first turnover of the season, even taking the lead against the Nittany Lions for about 14 minutes of the first half (becoming the first team to do so this season).
Despite the final score, this team showed some serious potential Saturday morning: here’s what we learned.
Northwestern has to capitalize on potential opportunities
The first play of the entire game was a turnover by Penn State to put the Wildcats on their 11-yard line, giving them a miracle and a chance for a touchdown.