Every game carries significance over the course of a college football season, when only 12 are guaranteed to FBS teams. But sometimes, certain contests take on an even greater level of importance -- whether that is because it comes against a bitter rival, represents an opportunity to qualify for a bowl or simply because it would help to build positive momentum.
This week on the Big Ten blog, we're taking stock of which regular-season game on each team's schedule is considered a "must-win." Next up: Nebraska.
Must-win game: Oct. 29 at Wisconsin
Camp Randall Stadium has been a house of horrors for Nebraska since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten in 2011.