Northwestern fans don't really expect much of a dropoff. Unfortunately, the running game is still awful. But at least Persa will run more than Kafka. We were saved by the new rule on illegal contact to the head at the end there. This year, if you initiate contact on a defenseless opponent with your head, shoulder, arm, etc., it's a penalty. Really sloppy game with bad fundamentals. But for the 1st game of the season, on the road, you just want to win and go home.