Ferentz wins these 13-10 type of games all the time. I admit I'll be a bit discouraged if Frost starts wearing a mock turtleneck and punting from the 35 but it works for Kirk.
Really hope this is a sign of things to come. Huskers didn't do anything special today but didn't turn it over. Easy to win games when you don't give them away.
Wisconsin rushed for more yards vs Michigan than they had total yards vs NW 359-243. We outgained UW vs NW. Perspective. Huskers don't turn the ball over and they will be fine vs every team in the league not named Ohio State.
Game was close. 7-3 late in the 3rd. Sack fumble recovery for TD. Then UW gets a long INT return TD to blow it open. NW had a chance to get back into the game but they needlessly went for 2 twice.
Not turning the ball over and being +1 in TOs is how you win in the close games in the big leagues. Don't have to be great just don't beat yourself. Until Frost gets the horses this is a great recipe for success.
Since we've entered the B1G we've only beaten NW twice at home. Once with a hail mary and once with a last minute FG. I'm not proud of it but NW-NU have played some fun games.
>Worst Northwestern team in recent memory so struggling to beat them is concerning.
Same NW team every year. When they win the close games they have a big year W/L wise, when they lose they cry foul.
Rewatching the game now. The Wan'Dale run, that's just crootin. Switzer used to talk about what separated OU from NU being recruiting. He was right most of the time.