I am afraid the Huskers might end up just going through the motions with this game. The seniors may play with their main goal being to avoid injury, especially the ones who think they are pro prospects.
My guess is that team morale is low right now. They are upset because they recently lost their head coach. On top of that, they have a rat in their ranks. One of their teammates ratted Bo out by releasing a recording of a members-only meeting to the press. I'd say there is a good deal mistrust, finger pointing, suspicion, angst, and side-taking amongst the players right now. Plus, since the coaches will be unemployed after this game, there must be some lack of focus (job hunting) and morale issues there as well.
I certainly could be wrong, but I do not expect an inspired effort by the Huskers this time out. If that is the case, this game could be over by halftime. Hope I am wrong. We'll see.
I will give USC an 80% chance of winning this one. Will this team go out and win one for the Boper? Maybe. Win one for the Cottoner? Nope. For Eichorster? Nope. Win one for themselves? sure, but with what level of desire and unity of effort? Will everbody be all in?
I suspect there will be a number of Husker players looking out for their own interests this Saturday moreso than team goals.