A low-scoring game is projected here, which means the underdog should be more live than usual especially since that 'dog - Nebraska - gives up less than 61 points a game ranking 51st in the nation in defense.

The Cornhuskers are coming on with the return of Moses Abraham and Leslee Smith back in their rotation.

Wisconsin gets back Frank Kaminsky, but will be without injured point guard Traveon Jackson, who has made 84 career starts for Wisconsin.

The Badgers are overrated here because of how close they came to reaching the NCAA championship game last year. But the Badgers don't win by talent. It's more about execution and chemistry with them. And that balance has been disrupted. They are going to struggle here against a defensive-minded Nebraska team without their point guard while hurting from lack of guard depth.