But when Louisiana-Monroe scored on its opening drive, there was a brief moment when NU’s commanding victory didn’t seem so certain. Their seven-play scoring drive was marked by six-straight run plays, as the visitors consistently broke tackles to tack on additional yardage. The ground game made up for Stone’s first-quarter jitters, stacking up short gains to move the ’Cats into the Red Zone. The ’Cats’ defense stood firm, forcing their foes to attempt a field goal that was ultimately missed by a mile. The ’Cats will look to carry momentum from consecutive wins into one of the sport’s most threatening visiting atmospheres.