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2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 40
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 47

The Northwestern Wildcats surprised in 2009, winning 8 games under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Not known as a football school, Northwestern has done a good job staying competitive in a tough Big Ten conference. With four easy games to start the season and no games against Ohio State, the Wildcats have a chance to go bowling again.

Most of the offensive starters from last year will return, except for the most important one. Quarterback Mike Kafka led the Big Ten in total offense and passing yards last year. Out of the spread offense he threw for 3,430 yards and rushed for another 519.