[NU Sports] Remaining Big Ten schedule

[J.R. McCullough]

We're tied for first with OSU, Wisconsin, and Penn State. Wisconsin and Penn State play each other, and we play OSU. Assuming we beat OSU, we need a PSU loss. They also host Purdue and finish away at MSU. Go Spartans! Go Badgers!

I'm not sure we should write off the OSU game. We match up very well with them. Their offense is average. They win with defense and special teams. I have confidence that Baz will be able to move the ball on them. He might not be able to do so at will, but at least we won't have to shut down an offensive machine every time we give the ball back. 

The key to the OSU game will be to contain them on special teams (their kick and punt return teams are killer), eliminate any drive-killing penalties, and force turnovers. We do that and we win the game. Of the three, the special teams containment will be the most challenging. 

J.R.