Nebraska vs. No. 4 Ohio State: Keys to watch, predictions for Big Ten matchup

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-2) take on the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1, 2-1) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

The Huskers are coming off a lopsided 56-7 loss to the now-ranked No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind., their second loss since losing to then-ranked No. 24 Illinois in September.

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes had a bye last week but lost their only game of the season the week before to now-No. 1 ranked Oregon in Eugene.

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Huskers head coach Matt Rhule is 2-21 all-time against Top 25-ranked teams entering the latest matchup against one in the Buckeyes. The loss to the Hoosiers last week marked the 15th consecutive loss by the Huskers to a Top 25 opponent.

In the all-time series between the two teams on Saturday, the Buckeyes have a 7-1 record, including 4-0 at home. The last time Big Red defeated Ohio State was on Oct. 8, 2011 as the Buckeyes carry a seven-game win streak into the contest.

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