Curt Cignetti's received plenty of positive attention for what he's done at Indiana, and deservedly so. However, no team without elite talent gets through an entire season unscathed, and this Cornhuskers team is easily the most talented the Hoosiers have seen. Plus I have concerns about how Indiana's secondary will cope with the size of Nebraska's receiving corps.

Both teams are well-rested, coming off a bye week, and have faced similar strength of schedules (Nebraska No. 73 vs. Indiana No. 71). This game is a classic matchup between offense and defense. Indiana's high-powered offense will face a tough challenge against Nebraska's strong defense (13.0 points per game). The BYE week is more challenging for a high-powered offense that produces points every week. The Cornhuskers have the defensive talent to slow down Indiana's attack. An early start time helps the underdog stay within the number.