Nebraska faces wind and heat hosting No. 7 Indiana

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 01:48 · Archive

Undefeated Nebraska plays defending national champion Indiana on Saturday amid winds of up to 40 mph and temperatures near 90 degrees.

Undefeated Nebraska will host defending national champion Indiana, ranked No. 7, on Saturday. The forecast calls for south winds of up to 40 mph and temperatures near 90 degrees in Lincoln at kickoff, following a drying trend after rain the previous week.

Nebraska's Memorial Stadium is among the five worst stadiums for kicking, punting, snapping or holding in windy conditions. The stadium's shape creates high pressure that scoops over the top and generates low pressure, which affects play significantly. Kickers will face a headwind on one end and wind at their back on the other, requiring different adjustments for each half.

Nebraska beat Maryland 48–23 last week but struggled in the first half before rallying with 20 second-half points. The Huskers were flagged 16 times for 145 yards in that game and have 43 penalties for 367 yards on the season. Indiana, by contrast, has 17 penalties for 138 yards through five games, suggesting discipline could be a factor in Saturday's matchup.

How it is being reported

• Nebraska hosts No. 7 Indiana in chance to unseat reigning National ChampionsHere come the Hoosiers.1011Now · 10 Oct, 01:35
• Nebraska hosts No. 7 Indiana in chance to unseat reigning National ChampionsHere come the Hoosiers.WOWT · 10 Oct, 01:35
• Wind, heat could complicate Nebraska and Indiana’s gameplanNebraska football could face more than a tough Indiana team on Saturday.WOWT · 10 Oct, 00:23

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