Saturday, September 20, 2008

Boo breaks through - NU 16, Ohio 8

The field position advantage NU had in the first half is quickly evaporating. Ohio takes over at their own 48. Facing 3rd and 3 from the NU 45, the defense swarms Jackson.

Arrington misses the sack. The blitz was a few seconds late, and Jackson completes to Harden for 38 yards. 1st and goal Bobcats from the seven-yard-line.

Arrington recovers to force a five-yard-loss on Harden's next carry. But the defense breaks down, as Jackson and the Bobcats finally score - connecting with tight end Andrew Mooney for a 12-yard completion in the end zone.

Jackson completes the two-point conversion to LaVon Brazill, slicing the Cats' lead to 16-8.

Of note: this was the first passing touchdown allowed by Northwestern all season.

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