Here are some quick takes from Northwestern's win over Eastern Illinois in Evanston Saturday night.
Northwestern football just proved it needed some time to settle in.A 14-7 halftime lead on FCS Eastern Illinois became a 31-7 final as NU heads into Big Ten play 2-1.Here are some quick takes from Northwestern 's win over Eastern Illinois in Evanston Saturday night.The first start for Lausch wasn't super by any means. It's good enough to get the job done, though. The Brother Rice alum threw Northwestern 's first touchdown pass of the season.
Following that up with 14 points at halftime against Eastern Illinois is a step back.This isn't downplaying an FCS opponent. Northwestern needs to be better here, especially with better athletes and better football players. Whatever kinks remained for the offense needed to be sorted out Saturday night.The schedule now shifts to Big Ten play with a trip to Washington on deck.
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