Here’s the weekly stock report from No. 22 Northwestern’s 24-14 win over Minnesota.
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Defensive line
The defensive line constantly forced pressure, making Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan uncomfortable all afternoon. Joe Gaziano, Earnest Brown IV and Trent Goens all came to play, and it gave the entire defense a jolt. Minnesota’s offensive line had been trending upward coming into this contest, but the ‘Cats were able to stuff the Gophers on several short-yardage situations. When Minnesota was trying to mount any sort of comeback in the fourth quarter, the unit exerted its dominance.