I thought the fake punt was going to be the losing move, but special teams blocked a field goal and then the Cats put on one of their best one-minute drives in recent memory to win 24-21.
For those who track such things, the last time Northwestern won as an AP-ranked team was on January 1, 2021, when they defeated Auburn in the Citrus Bowl.
They will host Rutgers at Ryan Field next Saturday. Rutgers came from behind to beat Maryland today,
So, are we still ranked? with a win on the road?
and is Fitz on the Hot Seat? and …
GoB1GCats
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4 bad special teams plays and one good one.
A W is a W, but had Michigan State executed, we lose by three touchdowns. The fake punt was the dumbest call Braun has ever made.
We were #25 in AP, but not in the top 25 of the coaches poll. I suspect we’ll be in both polls when they come out tomorrow.
I suspect MSU will give Fitz a pass on 2026, but expect improvements in 2027. They’ve got UCLA, Michigan, Washington, Oregon and Rutgers left, so 1-4?
I’ve seen posts saying Matt Campbell could be one-and-done at Penn State if he doesn’t turn thing around quickly. In addition to today’s game at Michigan, Penn State still has Purdue, Washington, Minnesota, Rutgers and Maryland left, an easy 2nd half compared to some teams (like NU).
sounds like a randy-ism…
but I still remember Tom Landry yelling “No Danny, No”
Go B1G Cats
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