Syracuse 34, Stanford 21 Pick: Syracuse (-8.5) Bret Bielema’s defense has been stout and should give Dylan Raiola a good test, but I like the Huskers at home to keep their momentum going. Nebraska 23, Illinois 14 Pick: Nebraska (-7.5)

Preview the Washington Huskies vs. Northwestern Wildcats college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Nary was there a year during the first decade I was charged with helming this hole-filled vessel that those two weren't featured barnacles stuck to the side of the Bottom 10 boat. But then, sitting at the bar Friday night as I was on the road to cover this grand sport,