The Huskers' defense has surrendered 14 touchdowns in its past six quarters of work — including 11 in a 12-drive stretch — against Wisconsin and Ohio State.
The Boilermakers' offense has scored just one touchdown in its past eight quarters — and five field goals — against the Badgers and Rutgers.
Husker defensive coordinator Bob Diaco referred to a “dark and miserable cloud” after the Buckeyes hung 56 points on his Blackshirts.
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm said flatly this week, “We have not scored very many points lately and getting the ball in the end zone has been a problem.