A four-win team does not often lay as little as a couple of points at home to a two-win guest. But the Cornhuskers are ravaged by injury, especially on offense. Three O-linemen are out, along with two WRs. QB Heinrich Haarberg has been a godsend since original starter Jeff Sims did not work out, but his dual-threat talents could be compromised. The plague has hit the defense, too. The Boilermakers are fresh off a bye after getting knocked round by Ohio State and are in much better condition on the injury front.

Maybe Nebraska isn't a women's volleyball school after all! Matt Rhule can definitely coach some college football. The Huskers started a bit slow but have won four of five and that lone loss to cheating Michigan. NU has been terrific against the run with only the Wolverines averaging better than 2.2 yards per carry against that defense. Purdue has dropped four of five and the offense tends to stagnate.

Nebraska has won four of their last five games in Matt Rhule's first season in Lincoln, matching last year's win total. The defense is the star of the show for the Huskers, allowing 14 points or less in their four wins. Purdue is 1-4 SU/ATS over their last five games. HC Ryan Walters is in his first year as a head coach and first year in West Lafayette. Purdue beat Nebraska 43-37 at home last year. Look for Nebraska's defense to shut down Purdue's offense.