I want my guys to keep their heads up," David Braun said Saturday. Northwestern can, because the 'Cats earned respect from the reigning Big Ten Champions.

Northwestern enters the second game of its season-long four-game homestand as it prepares to take on No. 4 Oregon at 11 a.m. CT on

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Here are our quick takes from Northwestern's home opener, a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois, on Friday night at Martin Stadium.

Dante Moore threw for 178 yards and a touchdown as Oregon opened Big Ten play with a 34-14 win at Northwestern.