The final installment of our 2021 summer guide is the Know Your Opponent series. We’ll take you through Northwestern’s schedule week by week, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent and identifying some key players to look for. The series serves as a way for us to evaluate and take stock of the team’s upcoming opponents.
Next up are the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have a roster filled with talent, but their records in the past few seasons haven’t matched up with that talent.
The Basics
Returning Production: 72 percent overall (Offense 56 percent, Defense 88 Percent)
2020 Record: 3-5
Coach: Scott Frost
The Stats
The following metrics are courtesy of Bill Connelly and Football Outsiders (and now ESPN!