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Northwestern's deep passing attack in the past two games has mirrored its postgame celebrations.

If Northwestern fans found out before Saturday's game No. 7 for the Wildcats would improvise to make a crucial play, few would have been surprised.

The temptation for linebacker Pat Angerer and his defensive teammates is to overcompensate.

Posted on Nov 11, 2009 by Scott Dochterman . Northwestern's Dan Persa outruns Iowa's Pat Angerer during the second half of their game Saturday, Nov.

Mike Kafka threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score and Sherrick McManis made a last-minute interception to preserve Northwestern's 21-16 win Saturday over Illinois.

Here's proof Dan Persa's right hand is OK: He has no trouble offering a firm handshake.

Northwestern has issued its official injury report for Saturday's game at Illinois .

Northwestern vs. Illinois , Saturday, Noon ET Line: Illinois by 5. Series Record: Illinois leads, 52-45-5. Last meeting: 2008, Northwestern 27-10. What's at Stake Northwestern has two shots left to improve its bowl position, while Illinois, with three games left, is fighting the odds to win out and gain bowl eligibility after a 1-6 start.

Asked to name their biggest rival, the three Northwestern players at the podium Monday did not hesitate.

It's Land of Lincoln Trophy week. Northwestern at Illinois. 11 a.m. Saturday. ESPN Classic.

Talk about a tough day for the Hawkeyes. Iowa lost its quarterback, its unbeaten season and likely any shot to play for the national title in Saturday's 17-10 defeat to Northwestern.

Getting offensive: Northwestern gained a season-low 239 yards, and it didn't matter.

Dan Persa threw a touchdown pass and Marshall Thomas recovered a fumble for another touchdown, and Northwestern snapped No.

Home > Blogs > On Iowa by Marc Morehouse > The Walkthrough - Northwestern On Iowa by Marc Morehouse The Walkthrough - Northwestern Posted on Nov 07, 2009 by Marc Morehouse .

Defensive tackle had five tackles and a sack to help stop Northwestern offense. EVANSTON, Ill.

Northwestern enters this week's game against Iowa as a huge underdog, but I personally don't see why the spread is over two touchdowns.

Home > Blogs > On Iowa by Marc Morehouse > The Big Analysis - Northwestern On Iowa by Marc Morehouse The Big Analysis - Northwestern Posted on Nov 04, 2009 by Marc Morehouse .

Fresh off another come-from-behind victory, the eighth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes continue their magical season this weekend, as they welcome the Northwestern Wildcats to Kinnick Stadium for a Big Ten affair.

Coming into this past weekend's matchup at Northwestern, Penn State led the conference in defensive pass yards, rush yards and points allowed per game.

Posted on Nov 02, 2009 by Marc Morehouse . Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, right, fumbles the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State's Jack Crawford in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct.