Northwestern unveils uniform combination for this week's homecoming game
Northwestern will look to bounce back from a rough loss last week when they host Rutgers on Homecoming in Week 7.
Ahead of the matchup, Northwestern unveiled its uniform combination:
Homecoming Flair 😈#GoCats | @coachfitz51 pic.twitter.com/uiWBMN2Es8
— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) October 14, 2021
It’s been a struggle in the conference so far for both Northwestern and Rutgers, as they’re winless in B1G play this season.
Rutgers is 3-3 overall and 0-3 in B1G play. Northwestern has a 2-3 record, with two losses coming to B1G opponents and the other vs. Duke.
ESPN’s FPI is predicting Rutgers has a 54 percent chance of knocking off host Northwestern.
Northwestern was routed 56-7 by host Nebraska last week. In B1G play, Northwestern has been defeated by Michigan State and Nebraska.
Rutgers is coming off a 31-13 defeat vs. Michigan State. Rutgers has lost to Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State in conference play.
Rutgers at Northwestern is slated for Oct. 16 (12 p.m. EST) and will be televised on the B1G Network.