After months of turmoil because of a hazing scandal that cost coach Pat Fitzgerald his job, Northwestern will open the season Sunday with a Big Ten Conference game at Rutgers.
A win would help the Wildcats quiet the noise and equal the total from last season . Rutgers coach Greg Schiano returns for the fourth year of his second tenure with the Scarlet Knights and some fans want more than a few wins a year after finishing 4-8. The Scarlet Knights hope to win early since the last month of the schedule is stuffed with nationally ranked Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa on the docket.
If Rutgers can dominate on defense, the Scarlet Knights have a real chance against a relatively inexperienced team.Northwestern: RB Cam Porter is the leading returning rusher this season. The senior baked up NFL draft pick Evan Hull last season and ran for 286 yards and two touchdowns. He also had seven receptions for 50 yards. He was highly regarded heading into 2021 but missed the season due to an ACL and meniscus tear. He might have needed last year to get back on track.
Rutgers: QB Gavin Wimsatt. A four-star prospect when he committed to play in New Jersey, he has all the skills, a big arm, the ability to run. He lacks expereince. Wimsatt started six games last season, including the last five. He completed 65 passes for 757 yards and five touchdowns. If new offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca can get him going, the Scarlet Knights can be a lot more competitive.Rutgers and Northwestern are two of the nation’s oldest programs.
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