Northwestern is once again a double-digit underdog, according to the folks in the desert. If we know anything, though, it’s that the ‘Cats relish those chances. Here are three key matchups to watch in the Big Ten Championship:
Ohio State’s wide receivers vs Northwestern’s secondary
It’s well-established that Ohio State has elite talent and athleticism on its offense, notably at receiver. Michigan was made unpleasantly aware in the Buckeyes’ 63-point outburst against the nation’s No. 1 statistical defense. Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins repeatedly torched the Michigan secondary, first on crossing routes and then down the field, with his success coming from both accurate throws and defensive breakdowns.