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Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (9-3) Jan. 1, noon ET, Jacksonville, Fla. (ESPN2) Mississippi State take from SEC blogger Edward Aschoff: What started as a possible dream season for the Bulldogs,…
Northwestern thrilled after holding onto late lead
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Northwestern Wildcats hope they can finally move on from their fourth-quarter struggles. After holding on for a 23-20 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, the Wildcats are very much in the mix for a quality bowl bid at the end of the season. Northwestern (8-3, 4-3 Big Ten) blew fourth-quarter leads in losses to Penn State, Nebraska and Michigan, so the Wildcats had reason to be anxious when Michigan State took over at its own 20-yard line with 1:29 remaining and needing a field goal to tie. But Andrew Maxwell threw four straight incompletions, enabling Northwestern to close out the victory. The win came a week after an excruciating loss in overtime to Michigan after the Wildcats had lost the lead in the final seconds of regulation. ”We felt a little crushed last week but with a win this week we’re hoping we can latch onto that momentum…
Rapid Reaction: NU 22, Boston College 13
EVANSTON, Ill. — Here’s a quick look at the Northwestern Wildcats’ 22-13 win over the Boston College Eagles at Ryan Field on Saturday. How it happened: Northwestern kicker Jeff Budzien tied a single-game…
Instant analysis: Northwestern 22, BC 13
EVANSTON, Ill. — Here’s a quick look at the Northwestern Wildcats’ 22-13 win over the Boston College Eagles at Ryan Field on Saturday. How it happened: Northwestern kicker Jeff Budzien tied a single-game…
Schedule analysis: Northwestern
Our 2012 schedule analysis series has reached its conclusion. Go ahead and shed a few tears. But not before perusing the slate awaiting the Northwestern Wildcats this fall. Nonconference opponents (with 2011 records)…
