08-28-2019, 06:00 PM
(08-28-2019, 01:35 PM)Snorlax94 Wrote: <p>I see I am a significant outlier in the prediction game: I predict a low-scoring game similar to last year's against U$C, picking a Stanford win, 17-3.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Broadly speaking, I agree with you that this seems a likely low scoring game. <br></p><p>For reasons you mention, Northwestern ought to be far stronger on the defensive side this year. <br></p><p>It's not quite clear to me which side for Stanford ought to be better. The defense returns more, and top to bottom I am a little more optimistic about the personnel on that side. However, the offense has a good returning QB and several parts that at least have potential. <br></p><p><br></p><p>I expect a game something like the 2015 version, though I hope with the roles reversed. <br></p>