Here we are. After a week of speculating, debating and analyzing, it’s finally gameday, and it’s a big one. Northwestern faces Wisconsin with major Big Ten West implications on the line. Wisconsin has some quarterback drama, Nate Hall’s status remains uncertain and it’s parents weekend in Evanston, so there’s a lot going on. We’ve written about the game’s storylines all week, but this is a truly massive game in the Big Ten West, particularly for an NU team and program that desperately wants a division title.

Here’s what you need to know:

Preview links

-Here are three things to know about Wisconsin, and three matchups to watch Saturday

-Here’s an opponent Q&A with Wisconsin SB Nation site Bucky’s 5th Quarter

-Here’s a breakdown of Clayton Thorson’s throws against Rutgers

-Here’s a big-picture look at the importance of the Wisconsin game

-Here’s why Northwestern will beat Wisconsin...and why it won’t

-Here’s the injury report for the week, and the depth chart for the week

-Here are the 10 biggest regular season games from the Pat Fitzgerald, ranked

-Here’s a podcast previewing the game

Broadcast Information

Game Time: 11:00 a.m. CT

TV: FOX

Radio: WGN Radio AM-720

Online: Fox Sports Go

Betting Line: Northwestern +3.5, over/under 51.5