Fair point, I’m not sure who that will come against though now. We could very well be favored in every game outside of Oregon, Indiana, OSU, and Iowa. I have little faith in beating those teams other than Iowa.
Both of those teams are looking pretty bad. Being competitive against Indiana, OSU, and Oregon while beating everybody else is a 9-3 record. That would be a top 25 ranking and would match our player payroll and coach salaries. Our record should always match our compensation levels or heads need to roll. This is year four, low expectations shouldn't wash away the reality that Rhule has had plenty of time to build culture and a good roster and should be beating the top 2/3 of the conference considering the investment and compensation. He shouldn't get a free pass for making bad hires for 60% of his original staff and not being able to retain the few good coaches he did hire.
Beat everyone else and Iowa and I will think we have taken a good step.
I agree with most of this. I still think beating Illinois especially on the road would be impressive as Bert has had our number at both Wisconsin and Illinois. I do expect NU to beat Washington as they are decimated by injuries which in turn has made their offense anemic.
Win 8 and not get blown out. After the collapse last year you can't look at this years start and think progress has been made until you win against Conference teams like Washington and , Illinois. Wins against MSU, Rutgers and Maryland does not show anyone that we have improved , just that you haven't gone backwards. Real progress is at least one win against either Oregon , Indiana, OSU or Iowa.
Clear improvement would be beating a downtrodden conference opponent by multiple scores.
Why do you have “faith” that Nebraska will beat Iowa in Kinnick Stadium?
He says that to agitate the resident Hawkeye lovers on here. But I’ll tell you what gives me faith…..seeing Iowa State do it. you guys were predicting a 40+ point win over them.
I’m not sure MSU is as downtrodden as some believe. They still have P4 players and Fitz is an upgrade at head coach.
I don’t disagree with what you’re saying at all. Logically I know will be lucky to get out of East Lansing with a win whether that’s by a touchdown or a field goal. I’m saying that if the Huskers can go on the road for their first conference game and win against a rebuilding program by multiple TDs that shows overwhelmingly evidence of improvement.
Win a game we aren't favored in
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