It’s finally happening. Northwestern is going to its first Big Ten Championship game after last week’s win over Iowa, Wisconsin’s loss to Penn State and Purdue’s surprising defeat against Minnesota. Now, the Wildcats play the Golden Gophers on the road in a contest that has nearly every characteristic of a trap game. A newly-ranked road favorite (-2.5 now) coming off a huge win playing an inferior opponent seeking bowl eligibility? Yep, that checks out. Here are three key matchups to watch as Northwestern looks to win its 10th consecutive game in the Big Ten West.
Three matchups to watch: Northwestern vs. Minnesota
