Take a peek at what Northwestern has done this year here (with some highlights):
https://www.google.de/search?q=northwestern+football#sie=t;/m/0c_fdy;6;/m/012hfxch;mt;fp;1;;
Common Opponents w/OSU:
Purdue (W): 31-27
Sparty (W): 29-19
Nebraska (W): 34-31
Minny (W): 24-14
TTUN (L): 17-20
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Other Losses: Akron! Duke! (early in the year before they gelled) and ND (by 10)
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Northwestern will be disciplined. Their offense is a spread. They'll be similar to Nebraska and Maryland (not as much motion) on offense.