Northwestern Football: 3 takeaways from win over Nebraska in Week 10

1. Quick takeaways for Northwestern

Northwestern was looking for a bounce-back year in 2020 after an abysmal 2019. The offense was one of the worst in college football history. This season, the offense with Indiana transfer Peyton Ramsey and new offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian have made quite the difference. Northwestern’s offense does not have to be super dynamic either.

The defense, led by veteran Paddy Mills, is one of the best in the Big Ten. If the offense can score in the mid-20s, the Wildcats are going to win more than they lose.

Quick takeaways for Nebraska 

Scott Frost and the defensive coaching staff have to like how well the defense played today especially in the first half. The Huskers turned the Wildcats over twice in the first half and limited Northwestern most of the game. Where Scott Frost has to be concerned is on offense. Northwestern limited Wan’Dale Robinson to just 32 receiving yards.

It is clear that quarterback and the skill position players are lacking. Frost and his staff need to figure out their identity offensively. The Cornhuskers are not dynamic offensively and lack perimeter speed. Frost needs to choose his quarterback and let it ride for the rest of the season.