Our examination of the Big Ten season at its halfway point continues with a look at the five most important games of the second half:
Michigan State at Nebraska, Nov. 7: First up on this backloaded list, the Spartans visit Lincoln after a bye week. The Huskers, meanwhile, will be playing for the 10th consecutive week. Nebraska is already fighting injury issues. But it may have momentum on its side if Mike Riley’s team beats Northwestern and Purdue to forge a three-game winning streak. The Spartans will surely have much on the line, and they’ve won just once in Lincoln.