Northwestern has the opportunity for a program-defining win tomorrow against a top 10 team. With a victory, the Wildcats can not only get a 1-game lead and tiebreaker on a Big Ten West foe, but turn a slow start to the season around and get on track for a good bowl. Wisconsin is thinking about not just competing for a conference championship, but remaining in the College Football Playoff hunt. Both teams’ goals require a win this weekend, and only one team can get one.
Why Northwestern Will Win
They’ll be able to get pressure.