Northwestern makes its third straight bowl appearance under Pat Fitzgerald this season and will head to Texas for the second time in three years. The Wildcats finished a respectable 7-5 this season, and could have finished even better if not for quarterback Dan Persa's injury on November 13 against Iowa.

Persa was voted first team All-Big Ten by the coaches and second team by the media, reflecting his strong leadership abilities and incredible passing efficiency. However, without Persa, the Wildcats have been a different team. The offense has been out of sync, and the defense, too has been underwhelming. The Wildcats will try to get back in sync on New...

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