Watching the Maryland and Illinois game and the difference between these two teams and the Huskers seems significant. Huskers are playing at a different level, much more defense, ball movement on offense, crisp and precise.
This situation has left a bad taste to me. I think one of the intangibles that makes players great is commitment and fostering a selfless atmosphere that the team comes first. This is of course outdated with NIL but still has relevance I believe.