Back to Wrigley Field this week, and perhaps this is where the Wildcats finally gain bowl-eligibility. NU can turn the trick vs. a plodding Gophers side that ranks well up the track (126th) in national total offense stats and hasn't been able to establish the run (ranking 124th nationally) as have past PJ Fleck Minnesota editions. The gnarly Cats defense should limit the damage from Minnesota QB Drake Lindsay, who hasn't passed for over 200 yards since October 11 vs. Purdue, while Preston Stone and the NU offense should find the Gopher stop unit a bit less threatening than some of the faster defensive platoons (Michigan, USC, Nebraska) that have somewhat impeded the Cats in their last three games. Play Northwestern (at Wrigley Field).