As Northwestern heads overseas to kick off its 2022 season against Nebraska, it will look to avenge a 2021 loss that was ugly, to say the least. The Cornhuskers handed NU one of its worst defeats in recent memory in their last matchup, clobbering the ‘Cats 56-7 in Lincoln. Unfortunately for Scott Frost’s squad, that October blowout marked the high point of its 3-9 season. But that record doesn’t reveal everything about the Huskers. So, here are three things you need to know about Nebraska ahead of the season opener:

Nebraska didn't play like your typical 3-9 team

This is far from a secret, but it bears repeating that Nebraska was somewhat of an anomaly in 2021.