Northwestern has seemed to be kryponite to Nebraska ever since the Huskers joined the Big Ten. The two schools that use the “NU” abbreviation couldn’t be more opposite: Nebraska has always had the higher rated athletes, according to the recruiting services. But why does Northwestern always seem to make life miserable for the Huskers?
Execution. Northwestern generally plays smart; they may play with the least amount of talent in the west division, but they maximize that talent. At it’s core, it’s what Pat Fitzgerald does. They maximize what they do.
And on Saturday, Nebraska didn’t.
Nebraska gained more yards (442-317) than Northwestern.