Football is an 11-on-11 game, but when it comes down to it, you have to win at the individual level to win at the team level. Here are three individual matchups that will be key in Saturday’s game between Northwestern and Maryland.
Johnson is having a another good year for the Terrapins, averaging 8.1 yards per carry on 58 attempts. He has a solid frame and is tough to bring down, which makes the role of the Northwestern linebackers crucial in Saturday's contest in College Park. The player with the most important role in stopping Johnson — at least in the first half — might be Nathan Fox.