Indeed it will be. Certainly won’t hurt at all.
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Home field advantage doesn't really exist this season imo. No huge crowds might even help the Huskers. Without 100k screaming fans there's no pressure on our players. Might even help at home because many times I think our players have gotten to amped up imo. We get inside OSU 10 yd line our QB can now easy audible-ize and also avoid false starts. Just have to see how it plays out but it's going to be interesting
Our primary weakness against a team like OSU is our lack of pass rushers. That’s going to be our primary obstacle to overcome this season. I’m hoping a player or two can emerge as true pass rushers. I’m just having a hard time finding candidates on the current roster. We’ll probably have to get a little more creative than I’d like in order for us to really put some heat on opposing passers.
On a positive note, I think we’re in good shape in all other aspects.
On a positive note, I think we’re in good shape in all other aspects.
The crossover games are still pretty disparate between West teams. It's almost like Barry Alvarez has a huge hand in scheduling.
It will be interesting to follow home field advantage this year. I'm not sure it will matter much with no fans.
The crossover games are still pretty disparate between West teams. It's almost like Barry Alvarez has a huge hand in scheduling.
It will be interesting to follow home field advantage this year. I'm not sure it will matter much with no fans.
It definitely won't matter as much as with fans. Some advantage to not having to travel, but definitely less advantage than a normal year.
I'm more concerned about stopping the run. Last year we finished ranked 94th giving up almost 190 yd per game. That's not going to get it done in the BIG imo. Eventually our secondary has to cheat up to help out our DL and LB's then we get burned deep. BIG is forever a smash mouth conference and we've really been bad the past several years against everyone ground game. Hoping we're going to see a lot of improvement on that defensive aspect.
Valid point. Last season wasn’t good against the run. I personally think we’re better overall in the front 7 this season. Improved LB play will make a big difference in the run D. But it’s just speculation at this point.
I think that’s a good opener For NU. A loss mostly expected across the board With a 24.5+ spread so a competitive game would be positive, a win would be massive.
it’s a good benchmark immediately. could springboard the season if upset, likely wouldn't tank it even if it went south.
it’s a good benchmark immediately. could springboard the season if upset, likely wouldn't tank it even if it went south.
Agree, there will be no pressure on us whatsoever. Winning would give us a huge confidence boost as would losing a close game.....
Play a BALL GAME against OSU, and Penn State, make the Wiscy game up for grabs, maybe a surprise or two.... Beat Iowa or Minn or both....and take care of business elsewhere.....and it would be a wonderful improvement. But regardless, it’s kind of a free hall pass year anyway And besides....WE ARE PLAYING....and a week ago we weren’t!
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I’d rather play both OSU and Wisky early in the season when they might be rusty. I’d still play this season like it’s a gift and play a lot of young players to get them ready for next year. If you win-great; if not-you’re giving lots of young players a good idea as to what it takes to play and win in the B1G. If we win 4-5 games and the last crossover game matching is against the East equivalent opponent, that would be pretty good this year. I’d also like to be competitive against any team we play-no blowout losses.
This morning, Dan Patrick said the Big 10 was punishing Nebraska with the schedule, no question about that. “So you wanna play football do ya? OK, here you go!”
agree on the no-fans issue. What little of the pre-season college games being played now that I have watched, no fans seems to have taken away home field advantage-just my perspective. It's hard to gauge completely when looking at Citadel vs home team clemson and USF at ND...guess time will tell over the course of the season if it is true.
