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Why Northwestern will/won't beat Nebraska

What a difference a week win makes.

After a disastrous 0-2 start, Northwestern got the win it desperately needed over Duke, and suddenly an opportunity to get back to .500 overall while starting off Big Ten play with a victory is on the table.

It won't be easy, though, as Mike Riley has his Nebraska team off to a 3-0 start in his second season at the helm. Here are three reasons Northwestern will beat the Cornhuskers and then three reasons it won't.

Why Northwestern will beat Nebraska

1. Northwestern will be able to make the explosive plays it did against Duke.