Northwestern goes with black alternate helmets against Nebraska

Even Northwestern is getting in on the black uniform craze.

Northwestern ditched its typical purple helmet with the "N" on it for a very sharp looking black helmet with a growling Wildcat on it. The Wildcats are wearing it today against Nebraska.

Here's an up-close look at the helmet, from @NU_Sports:

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