... nonconference slate with a bout against Miami (Ohio) (0-5) at Ryan Field, which also marks the end of the first half of the 2009 season. 

NU is looking to gain momentum after an exciting win at Purdue, while Miami is seeking its first win of the 2009 season.  This also marks the fifth (and final) time that NU has met a team with a first-year head coach this season.

After struggling over a period of just about three games (from the second half of the Eastern Michigan game through the first half of the Purdue game), the defense came alive by holding the Boilermakers scoreless over the final 40 minutes of last week's game and forcing a half-dozen turnovers.  S Brad Phillips led the way with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery...

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