A bye week has never come at a better time for Nebraska. After losing to Michigan State on Oct. 4, the Huskers needed the break to regroup and rest up. It's time to get back to business, though.
Nebraska still controls its destiny in the Big Ten West, and defeating Northwestern will keep that going. The Huskers currently hold a 5-2 edge in the series with the Wildcats. In the last three meetings, the winner has been decided by three points or less.
Nebraska is 5-1 heading to Evanston, while Northwestern is 3-3. However, the Huskers can't take the Wildcats lightly. For whatever reason, Northwestern has been a struggle for Nebraska ever since joining the Big Ten.
Will Nebraska walk away victorious for a third straight year?
Where: Ryan Field, Evanston, Ill.
When: Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Watch: Big Ten Network
Listen: Husker Sports Network or Sirius Channel 135, XM 195
Betting Line via Odds Shark: Nebraska (-7)