Outside of Ohio St and Mich st their D has been decent. Giving up zero points twice and 3 points once. As we know our Offense is brutal the last few games. Now add in Mo is gone, Wandale and Martinez and possibly Vedral may miss the game due to injury. I don't see us getting above 20 pts. Can the D hold them, again the last few weeks suggest no. They are averaging 30+ pts per game and that includes Ohio st and Mich St. My hope is that we come out a different team and beat them by 20+. Realistically I just don't see it. 34-17 Indiana
Indiana Game Prediction
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45 points???? Maybe we squeeze out 1/2 that? I'll say 28-24 IU. I sure hope I'm wrong since losing Saturday will make it pretty tough becoming bowl eligible.
They are too big. Smits and Davis will own us on the boards. We can't keep Jalen Rose out of the lane and Mullin and Miller will light us up from 3. Can't think of a scenario in which we keep this close. Danny Nee has to go, this is unacceptable!
Since playing backup QBs magically fixes all that is wrong with an offense, I'll predict:
McCaffrey-led Huskers - 77
Indiana - 0
Yep, me too.
Starting QBs for both teams uncertain - that's a big factor
Nebraska will be playing off of a bye week after a previous loss
The Mo Washington MIA drama during the interim
Indiana coming off a big win (for them) on the road, momentum
Robinson's status up in the air
… to name a few. I think it will be a higher scoring game. Indiana RB Stevie Scott has been playing very well the last two games, Robinson injured. Assuming backup QBs, Ramsey's experience gives them the edge. Indiana 38, Nebraska 28..
Robinson's status up in the air
… to name a few. I think it will be a higher scoring game. Indiana RB Stevie Scott has been playing very well the last two games, Robinson injured. Assuming backup QBs, Ramsey's experience gives them the edge. Indiana 38, Nebraska 28..
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I think this game is huge for us. Who'd of thought that? We absolutely have to come out firing on both sides of the ball. This is as close to a "must-win" game as we've had this year. I don't want to think about what could happen if we lose this one.
Prediction: AM & Wandale are out, Vedral nicked up as well, McCaffrey starts with Bunch as back-up. Indy RB Scott goes for 150+ and NU loses by 10+. This game is shaping up to be really ugly unless the coaches finally put together a game plan to give us a chance. We lose this one, and we'll be home for the holidays.
The QB out was a redshirt freshman. He beat out last year's starter, Patrick Ramsey, who stepped in and pulled out the win last week. He is a good passing QB. Capable.
IU fan here. I like our chances if Penix plays. He makes IUs offense pretty potent even against a top defense like Michigan State. I don’t want to read much into this but Indiana and Tom Allen seem pretty energized and excited right now. And Nebraska and Scott Frost look pretty deflated honestly. That might look different on Saturday, but you guys just don’t have a ton of mojo right now. From an outsiders point of view.
You are correct. We don't. I'm glad the bye came when it did. If this game would have followed the debacle at Minny, I would say we get beat by at least 3 scores. Hopefully we regain a little confidence and reset things a little bit.
Oh, I didn't know their run defense was horrible. Excellent news!! We're averaging 4.7 yards per carry??? Wow, I must be blind as a bat. Heh.....thanks for the VERY good news sir!! I am in your debt.
I really do think the team comes out on fire. I think they will score somewhat early and get a few stops early on. I really can't explain why I feel that maybe just hope I don't know.
But I think with the bye week and stewing on the Minnie game and all the drama with Washington I just feel like were going to see a pissed off team. With that said it will depend on how they respond to something negative happening. A turnover or giving up a score.
We just need to see a team that is not so mentally fragile. If something doesn't go the teams way I want to see them come back a punch them in the mouth. If anything show some freaking attitude out there and act like you give a **** that you have that N on the side of the helmet.
But I think with the bye week and stewing on the Minnie game and all the drama with Washington I just feel like were going to see a pissed off team. With that said it will depend on how they respond to something negative happening. A turnover or giving up a score.
We just need to see a team that is not so mentally fragile. If something doesn't go the teams way I want to see them come back a punch them in the mouth. If anything show some freaking attitude out there and act like you give a **** that you have that N on the side of the helmet.
EASTERN Illinois - 0-8 team w/ worst offense in FCS - AVERAGING 12 PPG
BALL STATE - MAC Team that put up 270 yards vs Northern Illinois
UCONN - 0-6 vs. FBS teams averaging 16 PPG
RUTGERS - 0-6 vs Power 5 teams averaging 5 PPG vs Power 5
MARYLAND - AVERAGING 10 PPG vs BIG TEN TEAMS not named RUTGERS
Impossible. Starting at the 5th OT both teams get the ball at the three and it's a 2 point conversion contest.
Your stats don't change my statement. What will look even worse is if they beat us or we squeak out a win.
EASTERN Illinois - 0-8 team w/ worst offense in FCS - AVERAGING 12 PPG
BALL STATE - MAC Team that put up 270 yards vs Northern Illinois
UCONN - 0-6 vs. FBS teams averaging 16 PPG
RUTGERS - 0-6 vs Power 5 teams averaging 5 PPG vs Power 5
MARYLAND - AVERAGING 10 PPG vs BIG TEN TEAMS not named RUTGERS
I'm just refuting your absurd comments about their defense. Game is all about the Huskers. The Hoosiers are a paper tiger.
minnesota hadn't beaten anyone or done jack sh*t before beating the piss out of us. i think we'll be ruing another ugly game and loss saturday.
EASTERN Illinois - 0-8 team w/ worst offense in FCS - AVERAGING 12 PPG
BALL STATE - MAC Team that put up 270 yards vs Northern Illinois
UCONN - 0-6 vs. FBS teams averaging 16 PPG
RUTGERS - 0-6 vs Power 5 teams averaging 5 PPG vs Power 5
MARYLAND - AVERAGING 10 PPG vs BIG TEN TEAMS not named RUTGERS
My point had nothing to do with scheduling. The poster I responded to was crowing about Indiana's defense suggesting it was very good if you remove the Ohio State and Michigan State games.
That's kind of absurd. If you take awake the Minnesota, Ohio State, and 4th quarter of the Colorado games for Nebraska, then the Husker defense is allowing less than 300 yards and roughly 17 points per game. Nobody is impressed with Nebraska's defense, and you shouldn't allow yourself to fall victim to the same mistake with the Hoosiers
Appreciate the stats. That changes my thoughts about the Hoosiers. Unfortunately we have played so bad up front that we can struggle with anyone.
My Husker pride is too strong to predict a loss to Indiana so I'm not making any prediction.
Crazy enough I'm still excited to see our guys on the field. This has felt like the longest bye week ever!!!
No doubt. Nebraska has lots of problems right now. Indiana should definitely be confident that they can come in and beat Nebraska.
I just wanted to address a few mythological realities about the Hoosiers and their defense.
The Huskers have been struggling mightily on offense. They have been dealing with injuries and poor execution. But that struggle has also been compounded by facing some good defenses. Things will come back to the pack a bit the next few weeks.
Ohio State, NW, and Minnesota are all much better defensively than Indiana, Purdue, and Maryland. Nebraska needs to take advantage.
Huskers just don't have it this year, and I don't see having another week to prepare making much of a difference. Lots of maturing that needs to happen for all involved. IU 30 NU 20