The Northwestern Wildcats (6-3, 4-2 B1G) are on a four-game win streak. However, they should not overlook a Purdue (4-5, 2-4 B1G) team that has been inconsistent but passable team this season. It’s going to be chilly and defensive game, which suits both teams. This is what both teams will need to do to get over the line.

Why Northwestern will beat Purdue

Execution on third/fourth down

Although some have criticized Northwestern’s aggressiveness on fourth down, their decisions have paid off. The Wildcats are 25th in the nation on fourth down conversion rate, and they certainly have had a large sample size to work with.