what odds would you give NU winning Saturday? Just talking the pulse of the board. If our QB plays well, what are you other areas of concern? Do you think we have a talent advantage over the rest of the West? How many wins do you see with a less turnover prove offense?
Hypothetically, if Tanner doesn't turn the ball over
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Well, we did lost the Ozigbo fumble, and we could've have add a score at the end. The Badger D is definitely better, I'm more curious to see the Wisky O. Can we force the Badgers into passing situations? Getting into their backfield and disrupting their running game/play action will be key.
Only 28 against Illinois with what we considered a good offensive game. Going to have to do better against Wisconsin but I think we can.
I hope we do
I hope we do
Only 28, but how many possessions did we have? It was a fast game... I think 7 possessions. Scored on 4 of them, 2 punts and a fumble. Illinois really slowed things down to end the game quickly. 2:54 was the game time...
I am not optimistic about this game. I wish I were, as I am currently sitting at an airport getting ready to fly to Lincoln for the game.
I seriously wonder if we can score more than 13 points or so in this game. Can we get a consistent ground game going to take pressure off of Lee? I highly doubt it. And in obvious passing situations can we keep the pressure off of Lee? I doubt that even more.
In my humble opinion, we will not win unless our defense shuts down their offense as well and keeps it close. If it is a close game then home field noise/atmosphere will be a big help. We need our running game to be good enough to pick up 3rd and 2 type situations, our short passing game to be in sync, and our defense to be in top form to win.
And a timely return by Pierson-El would be huge
I seriously wonder if we can score more than 13 points or so in this game. Can we get a consistent ground game going to take pressure off of Lee? I highly doubt it. And in obvious passing situations can we keep the pressure off of Lee? I doubt that even more.
In my humble opinion, we will not win unless our defense shuts down their offense as well and keeps it close. If it is a close game then home field noise/atmosphere will be a big help. We need our running game to be good enough to pick up 3rd and 2 type situations, our short passing game to be in sync, and our defense to be in top form to win.
And a timely return by Pierson-El would be huge
If he has zero turnovers I say NU wins. That's likely an indicator that he's having a very good game and the offense is moving the ball, so he's not trying to force anything.
Tanner leans a bit more Cutler than Manning. If it's not there, he tries to fire it in there anyhow rather than take an incompletion and live to fight another series.
Tanner leans a bit more Cutler than Manning. If it's not there, he tries to fire it in there anyhow rather than take an incompletion and live to fight another series.
The OP isn't asking anything unreasonable.
- The Answer is Nebraska WILL win the football game if Tanner doesn't throw a pick.
In fact, Nebraska is 5-0 right now and ranked in the top 20 if they don't have any picks. But that's not the reality.
1. Nebraska's offensive line has been confused picking up pressure all season long. The coaching and instruction they're receiving has often been sub standard. Its one thing to get beaten 3 or 4 times per game. That's about physical attributes and skill set. But getting beaten because you can't identify where pressure will originate or personnel is all about preparation.
2. Wisconsin disguises pressure as well as any team in college football.
3. Adding #1 and #2 together is a recipe for disaster when involving Tanner Lee. He struggles with pressure in his face, and he has not responded well to getting hit. He is going to throw picks. Its going to happen.
Wisconsin is favored by 2 touchdowns, at Nebraska, under the lights. #1 USC is the only other opponent in Husker football history that was at least a double digit favorite as a Road team playing under the lights in memorial Stadium.
The last 2 Husker matchups with Wisconsin have come down to the final possession and been decided by a touchdown or less. Vegas and Analytics have set this line at 13 to 14 because of the matchups referenced above. Tanner and that Offensive line has to prove a lot before Nebraska can even be a competitive football team vs. a quality opponent.
- The Answer is Nebraska WILL win the football game if Tanner doesn't throw a pick.
In fact, Nebraska is 5-0 right now and ranked in the top 20 if they don't have any picks. But that's not the reality.
1. Nebraska's offensive line has been confused picking up pressure all season long. The coaching and instruction they're receiving has often been sub standard. Its one thing to get beaten 3 or 4 times per game. That's about physical attributes and skill set. But getting beaten because you can't identify where pressure will originate or personnel is all about preparation.
2. Wisconsin disguises pressure as well as any team in college football.
3. Adding #1 and #2 together is a recipe for disaster when involving Tanner Lee. He struggles with pressure in his face, and he has not responded well to getting hit. He is going to throw picks. Its going to happen.
Wisconsin is favored by 2 touchdowns, at Nebraska, under the lights. #1 USC is the only other opponent in Husker football history that was at least a double digit favorite as a Road team playing under the lights in memorial Stadium.
The last 2 Husker matchups with Wisconsin have come down to the final possession and been decided by a touchdown or less. Vegas and Analytics have set this line at 13 to 14 because of the matchups referenced above. Tanner and that Offensive line has to prove a lot before Nebraska can even be a competitive football team vs. a quality opponent.
^^^^^This.
Unless we are unrecognizable relative to our performance to date, we'll lose handily.
Cornicator, your post makes me nervous. This all bodes well for Wisky. Vegas sets traps, and Husker fans bet large.
Remember Seattle Sunday nite was a 12.5 pt fav and they rolled, even after being down 15-10 at half.
This game is a 50/50 blowout or close. I don't see any value on the ML here. Our deficiencies at OL, OLB and CB are real and glaring.
Well, Tanner not turning the ball over against Wisconsin is about as hypothetical as one can possible get.