After an encouraging performance in Columbus last week against Ohio State, Northwestern took a step backward in its 21-7 loss to No. 8 Wisconsin, all but ending any chance they had at winning the Big Ten West.
It was a performance reminiscent of earlier this season, albeit against a much, much better team: The Badgers physically dominated the Wildcats all day at the lines of scrimmage, and individual breakdowns on the offensive line at key moments made it difficult for the Wildcat offense to keep drives alive. The stat of the day, undoubtedly, was the time of possession: The Badgers held the ball for over 40 minutes today.