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The best revenge games in NUFB history

As Northwestern’s home opener against Michigan State approaches, many expect the team will be eager to prove that the Spartans’ upset win in 2020 was a fluke. While the ‘Cats might not be able to start from exactly where they left off in last year’s electric season, successfully redeeming themselves for that inexplicable loss against MSU would be a satisfying way to start 2021. It seems as though no matter how great a season the ‘Cats have, there is always one (oftentimes unexpected) team who has their number (read: Akron, Duke, etc). With Northwestern on a mission to avenge last year’s loss to Michigan State come September 3rd, let’s take a look back at some of the ‘Cats’ best revenge games in program history.