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Michigan Football: 5 Things to know about Northwestern

By Alex Hinton

Sep 25, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the sideline during the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the sideline during the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Evan Hull and Stephon Robinson Jr. are a talented duo

Though Northwestern has struggled on offense this season, it has a pair of talented skill players in running back Evan Hull and wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr. Hull leads the Wildcats with 562 yards and four touchdowns on 5.9 yards per carry.

He has a 90-yard touchdown run this season as well. Robinson Jr. has 28 receptions for 424 yards and two touchdowns. Hull and Robinson Jr. will be the focus of the Wolverines game plan.

3. Northwestern struggles in the red zone offensively

Northwestern is ranked 110th in scoring offense at 21.8 PPG, a direct result of its struggles to capitalize on its scoring opportunities.

Northwestern is 109th in finishing drives, which measures a team’s scoring opportunities once it crosses its opponent’s 40-yard line. When it gets to the redzone, the Wildcats are 122nd in redzone offense.

Northwestern has scored on 15 of 22 (68%) red zone opportunities, with only 12 touchdowns. When Northwestern moves the ball into Michigan territory, there is a decent chance it comes up empty.

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