Collegiately Speaking: Strong defense continues for Wildcats as they win their 4th straight

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 19-0 win over Purdue for their 4th straight win to move them to 5-2 on the season. They discuss the Wildcats continuing their impressive rushing attack and the depth they have in that room. Next, they talk about the strong play of the Northwestern defense last week and all season.

Junior Defensive Linemen Michael Kilbane joins the show to talk about the Wildcat defense pitching a shutout against Purdue, what it was like playing as a freshman in 2023, why he chose Northwestern, and more!

To wrap the show, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Nebraska on the road this weekend.

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