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Take Two: Who is 2016 Cinderella team?

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March Madness is hitting full speed this afternoon, and there are sure to be a few bracket-busting upsets in the next couple of days. With that in mind, we’re taking a look at a couple Big Ten football teams that could play the Cinderella role. Which program is more likely to surprise us and knock off some “top seeds” next fall?

Jesse Temple: Nebraska

OK, so Nebraska will never technically be considered a so-called "Cinderella" team. But given that the Cornhuskers underachieved in Mike Riley's first season in Lincoln, they are a group that should be on the rise in Year 2.