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The Northwestern Wildcats struggled in the first game of the season when they lost to Michigan State 38-21. Northwestern’s play-by-play voice, Dave Eanet, and former Wildcat quarterback, Dan Persa, breakdown what went wrong against the conference rival. Former kicker, and the all-time leading point scorer in NU history, Jeff Budzien, shared his thoughts as well. Later on, Dave and Dan take a look around the college football landscape, and producer “Super Joe” Romano gives his pick of the week.

After a lengthy delay, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back at it and getting you ready for the college football season. Northwestern has won two of the last three Big Ten West division championships. The guys share their thoughts on what NU needs to do to add to that number. Dave and Dan talk to Matt Fortuna, who covers college football for The Athletic, about the Wildcats and the Big Ten as a whole. Ted Albrecht, who works in the broadcast booth with Dave, joins in on the fun and makes quite a statement about Northwestern’s offensive line. Later on, producer “Super Joe” Romano shares his picks for the week.

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in the studio following a Northwestern 45-6 win over UMass, snapping the Wildcats 7 game losing streak. The guys are joined by Linebacker Chris Bergin who discusses his path to becoming a Wildcat, his blocked field goal and recovery, and breaking down Minnesota’s offense ahead of their game this Saturday at Ryan Field.

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This week on Collegiately Speaking, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are joined by sideline reporter Adam Hoge and Big 10 Network anchor Dave Revsine. The guys talk about the upcoming game against Purdue, updates on some other matchups in the Big 10 including the emergence of Minnesota, and how Ohio State is becoming the team to beat in the nation.

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As the Northwestern Wildcats move on to the Indiana Hoosiers, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa look back to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes and how the offense struggled to get the ball into Iowa territory.  What can the Wildcats do to adjust to make it a little easier on the Quarterback?

Later Dave and Dan talk to Northwestern Left Tackle Rashawn Slater. What’s it like playing all across the line? What impact has coach Kurt Anderson had on the o-line group? Rashawn gives great insight!

Finally, Dave and Dan look ahead to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers. Can the Wildcats keep up with a high powered offense? The guys give their thoughts ahead of Saturday’s game.

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The tough loss to Ohio State leaves a sour taste in Northwestern fans’ mouths. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa discuss how the 1-5 Wildcats can push the reset button (or control-alt-delete) and preview the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. More specifically how the game could come down to special teams and turnovers to decide the outcome of the game. Later, Dave and Dan talk to former Wildcat Safety Brian Peters. What makes the Wildcat offense tough to defend when it’s clicking? What makes the offense easy to defend when it’s not? The former Houston Texan gives his thoughts from a defensive players mindset.

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Following a much needed bye week, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio bringing you another episode of Collegiately Speaking. The guys recap the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Nebraska. How can the team get back on track? Where have been the biggest struggles?

With both teams coming off bye weeks, Dave and Dan look ahead to the Wildcats next game against Ohio State. Can the Wildcats stellar defense contain the Buckeyes offense? What are the challenges the team will face in the game on Friday night? Dave and Dan break it all down and discuss the latest surrounding the team.

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After falling to 1 and 3 on the season, the Northwestern Wildcats look ahead to try and get back into the win column against Nebraska on October 5th. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio to break down the action. What changes should be made to the offensive game plan?

Later, Dave and Dan chat with Wildcats Center Jared Thomas. With 3 new starters on the offensive line, where is the development at with the rest of the guys? Jared also discusses how his little brother is a big impact on who he is as a player.

Finally, Dave and Dan preview the upcoming game against Nebraska and how it’s possible the offense finally clicks and the defense has a strong performance.

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As the Wildcats turn the page and look ahead to Wisconsin, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down the Michigan State game and Hunter Johnson’s play. What were the positives from the game against the Spartans?

Later, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa talk to Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson. Who were his favorite players growing up in Indiana? How has he adjusted to taking control of the offense? Hunter gives you some insight.

Finally, looking ahead to their game against the Wisconsin Badgers, Dave and Dan breakdown how the Wildcats match up against the Badgers. What can the team do to come out of Madison with a win?

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After a convincing 30-14 win over UNLV, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa breakdown the previous week’s game against the Rebels including the efficiency of Quartberack Hunter Johnson. Now the Wildcats look on to their next game on September 21st against Michigan State.

Also joining the show is Sam Valenzisi, the Northwestern Football Hall of Famer. Sam shares some memories from his time at Northwestern and gives some insight on Coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Finally, will Michigan State come out firing after their tough loss to Arizona State? Dave and Dan preview the teams upcoming game against the Spartans, and how the Wildcats are better suited as underdogs.

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