Northwestern Pregame Thread

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Michigan State vs Northwestern Prediction, Game Preview

https://collegefootballnews.com/2021/08/michigan-state-vs-northwestern-prediction-game-preview

Michigan State is still a while away from being a factor, but Tucker brought in a ton of good new parts, the offense will be just a bit better, and veteran PK Matt Coghlin – who hit 3-of-4 field goals in last year’s win – is steady enough to hit a game-winner late in a dogfight of a game.

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so glad to see wbh is doing well

[Turtleneck]

I miss him. Sometimes I watch bad action movies in honor of WBH.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Hopefully Hondo will eat his way to Chicago and back.

[tGreenWay]

Hopefully Hondo will eat his way to Chicago and back.

If by ‘back’ you mean Vegas, then yes.

[tGreenWay]

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so glad to see wbh is doing well

Compared to Hatch, Comp is a short story writer.

I kid, I kid. Love you Hatch. Hurry up and get yer butt back here

[tGreenWay]

Also: MSU — 27
NW —. 17

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NW 20
MSU 14

2-10

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Big Ten breakdown: Northwestern

https://qctimes.com/sports/college/big-10/iowa/big-ten-breakdown-northwestern/article_dc6d3f58-059e-11ec-add6-37fe81e81e8f.html

Only returning six starters

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2021 Big Ten Opponent Preview: Northwestern Wildcats

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2021/8/30/22647498/2021-big-ten-opponent-preview-northwestern-wildcats-michigan-state

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Michigan State football's opener: Northwestern trying to 'get a snapshot' of new-look MSU

Pat Fitzgerald chuckled at the question. How exactly IS Northwestern preparing to face a Michigan State football roster that looks nothing like it did a year ago?

“Yeah, we've had overturned a lot of stones, bud,” Fitzgerald said Monday. “We've had to go find a lot of tape on a lot of guys and different schools, just to kind of get a snapshot.”

Up to now, the Spartans have been a collage of college football players from around the country — 21 transfer players and 20 new freshmen, along with 19 others who have yet to play a snap for MSU, arriving in East Lansing to build coach Mel Tucker’s vision of what he wants his program to be.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2021/08/30/michigan-state-football-transfers-northwestern-game-plan-pat-fitzgerald/5658553001/

[tGreenWay]

I expect the Spartans to show up to play this week.

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Three matchups to watch against Michigan State

1. Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed vs. the Sky Team
2. Northwestern’s offensive line vs. Michigan State’s defensive line
3. Hunter Johnson vs. Prior Struggles

https://www.insidenu.com/2021/8/31/22649710/three-matchups-to-watch-against-michigan-state

[Pervis Muldoon]

Three matchups to watch against Michigan State

1. Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed vs. the Sky Team
2. Northwestern’s offensive line vs. Michigan State’s defensive line
3. Hunter Johnson vs. Prior Struggles

https://www.insidenu.com/2021/8/31/22649710/three-matchups-to-watch-against-michigan-state

Which team does Prior Struggles play for?

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3-2-1 Preview: 3 things we want to see, 2 key stats and 1 best bet for Michigan State vs. Northwestern

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2021/9/1/22650805/3-2-1-preview-3-things-we-want-to-see-2-key-stats-1-best-bet-for-michigan-state-vs-northwestern

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The Wildcats Don't Deserve Respect, But They Will Earn It
Northwestern captains Brandon Joseph and Chris Bergin explain how a lack of respect fuels the Wildcats.

https://www.si.com/college/northwestern/football/the-wildcats-dont-deserve-respect-but-they-will-earn-it

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With plenty of vacancies, Northwestern feels ready to reload

https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20210901/with-plenty-of-vacancies-northwestern-feels-ready-to-reload

[NigelUno]

Let's Go!

[duffy munn]

Akins to start in place of Hoggard. Interesting.

[NigelUno]

He has sweats on.

[Motown Spartan]

The UWM Spartans bench is sponsored by Rocket Mortgage. Fun little turf war.

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