Despite getting shellacked by Ohio State, Nebraska enters this contest as a touchdown favorite, and Northwestern hasn’t showed us much to argue with that line. Both squads are coming off of a loss, but the real NU enters on a two-game skid. Here are the matchups to watch as the ‘Cats take on the ‘Huskers.
Northwestern’s QB vs. the Nebraska secondary
Justin Fields and the Buckeyes had their way with a Cornhuskers defensive backs group that has gotten torched all year. Nebraska has given up over 400 yards per game this season, and has conceded 35+ points on three occasions already.