Folks, we’ve got a very abbreviated issue on tap today with finals in full swing and Northwestern having the week off because Minnesota canceled the game due to a COVID outbreak within its program. We’ll be back in full force next Friday as we get you ready for everything HAT-related and beyond.
For now, here are the main storylines from the past week.
Football
Rapid Reaction: No. 8 Northwestern falls to Michigan State 29-20
Playing an unfamiliar role, Northwestern’s deficiencies exposed in ugly loss
Despite a bump in the road, Northwestern can still achieve its dreams in 2020
Northwestern’s matchup with Minnesota canceled due to Gophers’ COVID-19 outbreak
Cardiac Stats and ‘Cats: An analysis of the nickname and its accuracy
Men’s Basketball
Northwestern needs to change its inefficient style of offense to start winning this season
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern destroys Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-49 in season opener
Audige comfortable and critical as Northwestern rolls over UAPB
After its season-opener that was set for Sunday 12/6 was canceled, women’s basketball will open up Thursday 12/10 against Eastern Illinois. We’ll have more coverage closer to then.
Follow along next week as we watch the Big Ten make sure Ohio State gets into the conference championship, whether that’s by shuffling matchups or changing the six-game requirement to qualify for Indy if Michigan can’t go on 12/12 due to COVID.
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Written by Eli Karp.