... win of the 2009 season and held on to win against Purdue (1-4, 0-1) by a final score of 27-21.  After allowing Purdue to score touchdowns on their first three possessions, the Northwestern defense came up with some big turnovers as the 'Cats clawed their way back, taking the lead with just over two minutes to play.  Although Purdue drove down the field and had a first and goal with a chance to win, the NU defense held on for the win, forcing two incompletions on third and fourth down to seal the win.

The Wildcats started off on the wrong foot, with RB Arby Fields fumbling on the 'Cats' first play from scrimmage, which the Boilermakers subsequently turned into a...

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