Northwestern looks to stop a 12-game losing streak and give interim coach David Braun his first win when the Wildcats host UTEP on saturday.
Northwestern looks to stop a 12-game losing streak and give interim coach David Braun his first win. Braun took over after Northwestern fired longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald in July amid a hazing and abuse scandal. The Wildcats opened with a 24-7 loss at Rutgers, their 18th in 19 games. UTEP finds itself in a rare spot as the favorite to beat a Power Five team — something the Miners haven’t done since beating Mississippi in the 1967 Sun Bowl.
Northwestern: QB Ben Bryant had a difficult opener. The Cincinnati transfer completed 20 of 36 passes for 169 yards and two interceptions. He was sacked five times. The Wildcats didn’t score until about 20 seconds remained in the game on a 1-yard pass by backup QB Brendan Sullivan to Caleb Komolafe. Bryant threw for 2,731 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season, helping the Bearcats go 9-4.UTEP is 0-36 against Power Five teams since 1998. ...
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