# @northwestern.wildcats on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BoW4GgXFIn9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20002916-northwesternwildcats-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2018-09-30T16:45:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** northwestern.wildcats (@nucatstweet) — https://gondola.cc/nucatstweet

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Northwestern loses to Michigan 17-20.
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Game summary: Very disappointing loss. We started rolling in this game, scoring on our first possession and having a 17-7 lead vs big blue at the half. However after halftime, we lost the momentum and ended up not scoring a point the rest of the game. The Wolverines bounced back with 13 points and beat us 20-17. -
Negatives:
Offensive line- we allowed 6 sacks and multiple TFL
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Secondary- It looks like our DBs are still struggling to defend the air game as there were multiple passes completed by Michigan that were 15 yds+
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Stopping the run- I saw too many times were Shea Patterson would run a QB draw/option and get around 7-8 yds out of it. There were also times where he would throw a screen or scramble out of the pocket and our D-line just simply couldn’t get to it.
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Run game- Obviously after losing starting RB Jeremy Larkin, our running game was expected to not be at its best. We didn’t have any huge plays or notable runs and the running back situation will continue to be a work in progress.
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Positives:
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Passing game- Besides from the one thing I said about Clay Thorson, I think he looked a lot crisper than he did two weeks ago. Although he had no passing touchdowns this game, he still threw for 174 yards and had no interceptions this game unlike the 2 he threw vs Akron. Our receiving game still stands strong as we had few drops and a lot of nice catches and YAC (yards after catch)
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Other notes:
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TJ Green did not get any snaps at QB unlike the past three games. -
Solomon Vault made his return as a RB after undergoing lower-body surgery in 2017 and missing the entirety of last season. This came as a bit of a surprise as he was primarily used as a punt returner before his injury.
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What are YOUR thoughts on the game? Tell me in the comments below! 👇
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