# @northwestern.wildcats on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4tqRalY0m
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20002683-northwesternwildcats-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-02-15T02:45:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** northwestern.wildcats (@nucatstweet) — https://gondola.cc/nucatstweet

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# 2 GAME OF THE 2018 SEASON: WEEK 8 VS WISCONSIN
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There was a lot of hype heading into this matchup, as Northwestern was seeking an upset in Evanston against a familiar foe, Wisconsin, ranked # 20 at the time. It would also be a major win to put us in serious contention for the Big Ten West. We were 10+ point underdogs coming into the game after barely winning against a 0-6 Nebraska and 1-6 Rutgers. However once the game was underway, we were back to looking like the Michigan State game Northwestern squad. Thorson had a very solid game, throwing for 167 yds and a touchdown as well as 2 rushing TDs. Isaiah Bowser had a nice game too, rushing for 117 yds and a one touchdown. The defense showed up, too. While they may have only had one sack, the rushing D held the number THREE rated cfb player in the country (according to Athlon Sports), Jonathan Taylor to under 50 YDS rushing and TWO forced fumbles. A strong performance by both sides of the ball and a statement that Northwestern football was back.
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