Northwestern seems to have a good defensive. When they played Standford which was rated #21 at the time, they gave up only 6 points. Unless Minnesota goes to no huddle 80% of the time and allows Mitch L to just play and not think, then MN goes down. Final score Northwestern 17, MN 3. I know I haven't posted here that much, but I was really high on the gophers entering the season. Actually I think Leinder has taken a step backwards since last years bowl game.