Week One has come and gone for Northwestern, and although we expected some early hiccups in the early stages of the David Braun regime, the 24-7 loss to Rutgers was disappointing nonetheless. Now, Northwestern (0-1, 0-1 B1G) has a chance at redemption against UTEP (1-1, 0-1 C-USA), as the Wildcats and Miners are set to face off for the first time in program history. Here are some crucial matchups to look out for on Saturday:
UTEP’s offensive line vs. Northwestern’s defensive line
The UTEP offensive line has been remarkably up-and-down through two contests, mostly depending on what type of play is called.