In college football, when there are few games and the margins between different win totals are razor thin, schedules are important. Catching a team at the right or wrong time can make a significant difference in a game or two, which changes the entire complexion of a season. So, after previewing all of the opponents on Northwestern’s schedule individually, it makes sense to breakdown how those games fit together, by both order and location.
The start to the schedule is a weird one, with a short bus ride over to West Lafayette to open the season against Big Ten foe Purdue.