Northwestern is bowling for the fourth consecutive season, and the Wildcats are trying to end a bowl win drought that goes back well over half a century. To break the dry spell and get over the hump, they'll have to find some way to contain -- or at least slow down -- Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the Aggies offense. Offensively, they must step up their pass protection against an A&M defense that leads the country with 3.58 sacks per game.
Location: Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:00 a.m. CT
TV: ESPN
Internet Stream: ESPN3
Odds: Texas A&M is favored by 10 points.
Series: This is the first meeting between the two schools.
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