The 1985 Northwestern Wildcats team represented

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during the

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. In their fifth year under head coach

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, the Wildcats compiled a 3–8 record (1–7 against

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opponents) and finished in a tie for last place in the

. The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Mike Greenfield with 2,152 passing yards, Stanley Davenport with 598 rushing yards, and Curtis Duncan with 498 receiving yards.

Schedule

Personnel

*QB Mike Greenfield, Soph. *QB Sandy Schwab, Sr.

References

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