MINNEAPOLIS — Northwestern has faced adversity at various points this season. And after a blowout loss to Minnesota, it’ll have to do it again.
Earlier in the season, this adversity came in the form of a string of discouraging defeats, notably the Illinois State debacle. When Northwestern travelled to Kinnick Stadium to begin its October schedule, the pressure may have reached a boiling point. The Hawkeyes had come in to Evanston and demolished Northwestern 40-10 the year before, the Wildcats needed a spark—and a win.
Northwestern had just lost to Nebraska 24-13, but that game wasn’t nearly as close as the scoreline may appear.