What went right: True freshman running back Justin Jackson had himself a game. Buoyed by a solid run-blocking offensive line, Jackson showed an adept ability at making the first defender miss. He bursted...

Projected depth chart: Defensive end: 1. No. 13 Deonte Gibson, Junior 1. No. 94 Dean Lowry, Junior 2. No. 7 Ifeadi Odenigbo, Sophomore 2. No. 96 Max Chapman, Junior Defensive tackle: 1. No....

Tips lead to picks. That’s what defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz has preached since day one. But in the past year, two tips have lead to two soul-crushing losses for Northwestern. Two weeks...

Projected starter(s): senior Tyler Scott, junior Sean McEvilly, senior Will Hampton and sophomore Dean Lowry Key reserves: sophomore Deonte Gibson, junior Chance Carter, redshirt freshman Ifeadi...