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Northwestern quarterback Brett Basanez has thrown seven interceptions and only one TD pass, one reason the offense is averaging 18 points per game, second lowest in the Big Ten. But the biggest reason it has been more popgun than shotgun is its inability to pop the big one. NU has only three scoring plays of 20 yards or more. In contrast, opponents have totaled 11, including five Saturday by Minnesota. “I think we need to continue to work on a better big-play arsenal,” coach Randy Walker said. … In the first four games, running back Jason Wright averaged 119 yards per game and 5.1 yards per rush. In the last two, the numbers fell to 53 and 3.4. “More than any big play, we need consistency,” he said.
