It’s about that time, everyone. Our staff members put their reputations (kind of) on the line with weekly predictions. We’ll keep track throughout the season and the winner gets bragging rights. NU opens versus Purdue today. Here’s how we see it shaking out:
Davis Rich: Northwestern 24, Purdue 17
Northwestern’s front seven dominates, and Purdue can only score on a couple long touchdown passes from Elijah Sindelar. Running back Jeremy Larkin picks up where he left off in the Music City Bowl and runs for 125 yards and two TDs. Oh, and Thorson plays, and he looks good as new.