This could be a big blow to Northwestern’s defense.

The Wildcats are taking on Michigan with a shot at pulling off an upset Saturday. Northwestern carried a 17-7 lead into halftime and will look to stand strong at home.

The team has put up quite a fight already and has held the Wolverines in check for much of the afternoon. However, the Wildcats will be without one of their senior defenders for the second half of the matchup.

Northwestern Football announced that LB Nate Hall will miss the rest of the game as the result of a lower body injury. Hall had 21 total tackles, a TFL, and an interception on the season coming into Saturday’s game.