The ‘Cats brought back the gothic uniforms from last year's homecoming game. 
Sophomore running back Justin Jackson carries the ball as Minnesota defensive players attempt to bring him down. 
Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson hands the ball off to sophomore running back Justin Jackson. 
Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro celebrates from the sidelines during the third quarter. 
The Northwestern University Marching Band performed a selection of Stevie Wonder and Motown songs during the halftime show. 
Freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson reaches the end zone during the second quarter. 
Sophomore defensive lineman Xavier Washington brings down Minnesota’s ball carrier.
Students put their hands up in the air in the student section during the fourth quarter. 
Sophomore running back Solomon Vault nearly hauls in a would-be touchdown catch early in the 3rd quarter. The play was reviewed, and the catch was called incomplete.
The Northwestern Wildcats football team sings to the student section after their 27-0 win against Minnesota.
Photos by Mia Zanzucchi / North by Northwestern
A previous version of this story misstated the name of a song performed by the Northwestern University Marching Band. NBN regrets this error.