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Northwestern @ Nebraska *``In Depth``*
Northwestern @ Nebraska
Line: Nebraska by 7.
Series Record: Nebraska leads 4-2.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Four straight losses have turned a promising season for Northwestern into one in which bowl eligibility is in doubt for the Wildcats. Nebraska will continue to control its destiny in the Legends Division if it can protect its home field.
KEY MATCHUP
Northwestern RB Stephen Buckley vs. Nebraska defense: The sophomore is listed third on the Wildcats' depth chart, but that means nothing. He's emerged as the best running back in Venric Mark's absence. Buckley had a career-high 99 yards against Iowa last week, and he'll be the go-to guy as the Wildcats attack Nebraska's struggling run defense.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Northwestern: QB Kain Colter, who missed the Minnesota game two weeks ago because of an ankle problem, was sharp in his return against Iowa and will need to be again. The mobile Colter gives the Wildcats their best chance to win.
Nebraska: LB Michael Rose, who has bumped David Santos out of the middle linebacker's spot. The 5-foot-11, 230-pound Rose's strength is supposed to be his run-stopping ability. We'll find out.
FACTS & FIGURES:
Northwestern and Nebraska split meetings in 2011 and 2012, with the games decided by a combined four points ... The Wildcats are 12-6 in November since 2008, with five victories over top-20 opponents ... Northwestern leads the Big Ten in red-zone efficiency, coming away with points on 30 of 31 trips inside the 20 ... Nebraska hasn't entered a November out of the Top 25 since 2009 ... QB Tommy Armstrong Jr. will make his fourth start of the season in place of the injured Taylor Martinez ... Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah needs 19 yards for his second straight 1,000-yard season
Wildcats are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS loss.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Wildcats are 0-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Wildcats are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cornhuskers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 home games.
For the first time in four weeks, Nebraska returns to Memorial Stadium.
Saturday's matchup between Nebraska and Northwestern will be the seventh all-time meeting between the two programs.
In the last two meetings, the Huskers and Wildcats have created exciting games. Decided by a total of four points in each game, it has been nothing short of dramatic.
Adding to it, the road team has won in the last two meetings.
Both Nebraska and Northwestern are looking to get back into Big Ten action. The Wildcats have a little more to prove, as it is currently 0-4 in Big Ten play.
As for Nebraska, the Huskers are 2-1 in conference play. Neither team are ranked.
The Huskers are looking to stay in the Legends Division race. Will they grab the home win over Northwestern?
Northwestern P Player Status Notes RB V. Mark Ques Sat
Ankle
10/27/13Mark left the game on October 12th against Wisconsin with an ankle injury and has missed the last two games. He is questionable for Saturday's game against Nebraska. LB J. Prater Ques Sat
Undisclosed
10/27/13Prater missed the last two games with an undisclosed issue and is questionable for Saturday's game against Nebraska.
Nebraska P Player Status Notes RB A. Abdullah Prob Sat
Leg
10/31/13Abdullah has a leg injury but expects to play Saturday against Northwestern. TE J. Long Ques Sat
Hamstring
10/27/13Long missed October 26th against Minnesota with a hamstring injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against Northwestern. QB T. Martinez Doub Sat
Hip
10/30/13Martinez suffered a hip pointer during the October 26th game against Minnesota and is doubtful to play Saturday against Northwestern.
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