The Cornhuskers look to get their first win of the season as they host the Huskies of Northern Illinois this Saturday. While NIU comes into this week with a better record, having beaten Boston College but lost to Southern Illinois, Nebraska’s level of competition leading up to this game has been much higher.
While Boston College is a Power Five school, there’s no denying that not all Power Five programs are made equal, and BC is near the bottom of that list. So, while Northern Illinois may take over in critical areas we will list below, remember that the level of competition played is a significant indicator and grade inflator.
Going position group by position group, we look at a potential starting lineup with a combined roster of Northern Illinois and Nebraska.