- Indiana's defense has controlled games at home (3-0, two shutouts, just 16 points allowed) — the Memorial Stadium crowd and defense are a big storyline.
- Big-time QB/WR matchups: Northwestern's Chiles is turnover-free (514 pass yards, 4 pass TDs, 3 rush TDs) with deep threat Wilde (1,000-yard milestone), while Indiana's Hoover has 10 TDs and no INTs with Becker piling up scores.
- Hoosiers are 21-point favorites — an easy conversation starter about predictions, upset potential or betting.
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