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Wildcats expecting physical game with Iowa

If college games ended after three quarters this year, then Northwestern's record would be 5-3-1. Iowa would be 4-4-1 with an embarrassing home loss to Northern Iowa and, presumably, endless calls for Kirk Ferentz' head.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:26 AM

Wildcats' hurting Kafka steps in at QB for injured Persa

In the days leading up to the Iowa game, Northwestern fans worried about the availability of starting quarterback Mike Kafka.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 7:37 PM

NU QB Kafka says he expects to face Iowa

Right about this time last season, Northwestern quarterback C.J. Bacher injured his right hamstring on a broken-field run.

Full Story published 11/3/2009 12:04 AM

Wildcats can't keep pace with Penn St.

Mike Kafka's hamstring injury knocked him out of Saturday's game midway through the second quarter.

Full Story published 10/31/2009 9:17 PM

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