Northwestern defense faces decisive test against No. 4 Indiana
Northwestern's defense followed its strong opener with an even more complete performance against Colorado, combining aggressive coverage, takeaways, red-zone resistance and fourth-down stops. Michael Kilbane and safety Turner earned PFF Team of the Week honors, but the September 25 test will center on whether Northwestern can generate pressure and stop Indiana's run game against Josh Hoover.
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Updated Sep 23, 2026