BIG TEN PICKS
Andy Greder takes a look at this week's football games:
SATURDAY
NORTHWESTERN at NEBRASKA, 11 a.m., ESPN2
Prediction: Two teams seemingly headed in different directions. Northwestern has lost two straight after blanking Minnesota; Nebraska just blew out Minnesota. Or is this just a reflection of the Gophers? Nebraska, 29-20
WISCONSIN at ILLINOIS, 2:30 p.m. BTN
Prediction: Two weeks ago, the Illini were within six points against now-juggernaut Iowa -- until they literally fumbled away an upset bid with three minutes left.