Nebraska vs. Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl

Boston College’s running game has similarities to what Michigan — and formerly Wisconsin — love to do: Get into a variety of formations, engage pre-snap shifts and motions, and try to misplace the defender’s eyes when the ball is snapped.

While NOW has some younger guys playing in the front seven, see if the Huskers get fooled a little bit by Boston College’s “eye candy” running game.

Bowl games have become tests of depth and culture in an era of transfers and opt-outs.

Nebraska will have a few more snaps to spread around on offense and a lot more on defense, especially among the front seven.

Physical ability is less of an issue than mental readiness – can the Huskers stay relatively clean with penalties and unforced errors?

If you have a month to prepare for a game, you’ll definitely have some nice games up your sleeve. Remember the tackle-qualified pass (that was called back for a penalty) in the 2014 Holiday Bowl?

Both NU and Boston College will try something on offense – and maybe also on special teams. Remember: trick plays are designed to score touchdowns or deliver massive chunk plays.