BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The reigning National Champs are facing their toughest test yet when they travel to Lincoln for a pivotal Big Ten clash against the Huskers inside the iconic Sea of Red.
After winning 21-straight games dating back to last season, including a 47-15 victory at Rutgers last week, No. 7 Indiana still has something to prove in Coach Curt Cignetti’s mind. The naysayers aren’t giving the Hoosiers the respect they deserve, but Cignetti feels battling an undefeated Big Ten team on the road will be the perfect opportunity to show they’re still the team to beat.
However, the Huskers are playing with extreme confidence, will have a sold out crowd behind them and want to prove they belong with the nation’s elite. After all, both teams are 5-0, the FOX Big Noon Kickoff crew will be broadcasting live from Memorial Stadium, and Cignetti intends on taking advantage of the spotlight…