The Northwestern Wildcats go on the road in Week 11 to face the No. 23 USC Trojans. 

Northwestern has an extra week of preparation as they are on a bye in Week 10. ESPN's FPI is giving USC a 91% chance to beat Northwestern at home. 

As long as the Wildcats get one win in their last six games, they will be bowl eligible for the second time under head coach David Braun. Braun is 9-3 in games decided by seven points or fewer since 2023, so the recipe for success is clear. 

Can Northwestern realistically beat Northwestern on Nov. 8?