Just one year removed from a season in which it won only one conference game, Northwestern has started its conference-only 2020 campaign 4-0 and is threatening for the Big Ten West title. To attain their second conference championship game appearance in three years, though, the Wildcats will first have to beat the Wisconsin Badgers, who, despite having two games canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak, are still the odds-on favorite to win the division. To upset the Badgers, the ‘Cats will have to weather a tough passing attack led by a young star, some physical play up front and the most stout run defense they’ve faced all year.
Three matchups to watch: Northwestern vs. Wisconsin
