Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Nebraska

Northwestern takes on Nebraska at Ryan Field at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Huskers beat the ‘Cats 13-10 on a game-winning field goal last season in a contest that featured a total of 19 punts. Here are three reasons why Northwestern will continue its undefeated start and three reasons it won’t.

Why Northwestern will beat Nebraska

Northwestern contains Wan’Dale Robinson

When Northwestern last faced the Cornhuskers in 2019, then-true freshman wideout Wan’Dale Robinson dominated the Wildcat defense for a total of 167 yards from scrimmage, with 44 on the ground and 123 through the air. He caught six balls in Week One, four more than any other wide receiver on the team. Although Northwestern could be…