This will be the third cross-division matchup between Rutgers and Nebraska in four years, but a lot has changed on both sides since the Scarlet Knights first ventured to Lincoln.
As part of a 12-part series this month, NJ.com is taking you behind the scenes of every opponent on the 2017 schedule.
Nebraska beat writer Sam McKewon of the Omaha World Herald fills in the gaps about three months before Rutgers and Nebraska open Big Ten play Sept. 23 at Memorial Stadium.
Q: After starting 7-0 and looking like a Big Ten title contender, how was last season's 9-4 finish viewed by that passionate fan base?