We are less than 48 hours away from Northwestern taking on Central Michigan.
Welcome back to The NorthwesternRoundtable Podcast! In this episode, host Gavin Dorsey is joined by Zach Koons of the Bleav in Northwestern Podcast and Sports Illustrated to discuss the Wildcats' upcoming trip to the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit.
The two also talk about the first round of the College Football Playoff, whether the structure needs fixing, whether it's possible for Northwestern to make the bracket under its current format and Northwestern's struggles on the basketball court.
You can listen to full episodes of The NorthwesternRoundtable Podcast on Spotify and YouTube. Wildcat fans can also find videos of press conferences, short-form analysis and more on the official NorthwesternRoundtable YouTube channel.
If you enjoy this type of content, feel free to like, share and subscribe on YouTube, and make sure to rate the podcast on Spotify. Each rating, like and comment helps us greatly to build the channel so we can continue bringing you inside access and coverage of the Wildcats every day. Turning on notifications also alerts you each time a new episode is released, so you can be the first to know the latest from the Northwestern world.
To become a part of the NorthwesternRoundtable community, simply click 'Join' on the homepage and create a free account. Having an account allows you to interact with other Wildcat fans on all stories and share your own thoughts in our community section.
Northwestern GameAbove Sports Bowl Preview, Plus CFP Talk
The NorthwesternRoundtable Podcast · Episode
Northwestern is headed to the postseason for the second time in three years under head coach David Braun. The Wildcats will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday, December 26, as they search for a sixth consecutive bowl game victory.
At 6-6 (4-5 Big Ten), the 'Cats are attempting to close out an up-and-down season with a win. Northwestern largely beat the teams it was supposed to and lost to the teams it was supposed to, but an October upset over Penn State ended up making the difference for NU.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl will be the Wildcats' second trip to Detroit, Michigan. Northwestern played in the 2003 Motor City Bowl — also at Ford Field — but the two bowl games are technically separate entities due to advertising reasons. Unfortunately for the 'Cats, that trip ended in defeat, as Bowling Green defeated Northwestern, 28-24.
Kickoff for Friday's game is set for 1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT. A win would secure Northwestern's second winning season under Braun and the seventh of the program's last 11 years.