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Two Northwestern defensive linemen will be watching Saturday’s game against Iowa from the sidelines.
On Thursday evening, Northwestern released its depth chart for its Week 9 matchup against Iowa. The Wildcats will be without defensive linemen Earnest Brown IV and Trevor Kent. Both played in the first six games this season.
Brown has registered 15 tackles this season, with two sacks and two pass break-ups. Kent has collected seven stops with a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries.
Week 9 Injury Report
vs. @HawkeyeFootballDL Earnest Brown IV – OUT
DL Trevor Kent – OUTUpdates are provided for student-athletes listed on that week's depth chart.#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/GkEfAKb7l4
— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) October 24, 2019
Northwestern is looking to bounce back from a 52-3 loss to No. 3 Ohio State last weekend and get its first B1G win of the season. The Wildcats are 1-5 in 2019, with its lone win coming against UNLV.
Northwestern has won the last three matchups against Iowa. Kickoff is set for noon ET.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB