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Pennsyhusker_rivals246774

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Apologies if a prediction thread is already out there but I did not see one so here goes:

I predicted earlier that we would win 24-10. I think the cold and windy weather will hamper both teams. Iowa will rely heavily on their ground game which is really good. The key to the game will be how well our defense stops their running game. My fear is that there will be several chunk plays in their running game of longer than 20 yards. Our linebackers and safeties routinely take poor angles and are not good tacklers. And if they can run the ball on us they can chew clock as well limiting our offensive possessions. Therefore, I have revised my prediction and now see a very, very close game. Especially since it is a night game on their turf and if the game is close the crowd will definitely be a factor. Count on Evans to make at least one false start. The game will come down as always to penalties, turnovers and special teams. But I think we have the better QB which makes the difference:

Nebraska 24
Iowa 23
 
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Iowa 24
Nebraska 17

Awhile back I said I wasn't going to predict scores anymore after getting the right score but the wrong teams in the UCLA game. So I'm breaking that promise...

So today I'm definitely (not) employing the George Constanza method of doing the opposite and having things work out. On that note DON'T have a Happy Thanksgiving guys... lol
 
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GeorgeFlippin

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Pennsyhusker said:
Apologies if a prediction thread is already out there but I did not see one so here goes:

I predicted earlier that we would win 24-10. I think the cold and windy weather will hamper both teams. Iowa will rely heavily on their ground game which is really good. The key to the game will be how well our defense stops their running game. My fear is that there will be several chunk plays in their running game of longer than 20 yards. Our linebackers and safeties routinely take poor angles and are not good tacklers. And if they can run the ball on us they can chew clock as well limiting our offensive possessions. Therefore, I have revised my prediction and now see a very, very close game. Especially since it is a night game on their turf and if the game is close the crowd will definitely be a factor. Count on Evans to make at least one false start. The game will come down as always to penalties, turnovers and special teams. But I think we have the better QB which makes the difference:

Nebraska 24
Iowa 23
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What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.
 
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Bugeater said:
What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.
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The defense now seems to be the weak link of the three phases of the game.
 
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Since Riley left NU, Nebraska could have won at least half the games had they just played a clean game. This sets up to be good on good in terms of Nebraska’s run defense versus Iowa’s run offense. But with Holgersson Nebraska’s passing office has the potential to be quite potent, and Iowa’s pass D is comparatively not their strong suit. Two years ago NU came into Kinnick and had a three score lead, which is like kryptonite to the Iowa football team. They definitely have the potential to do that again as long as they play a clean game.
 
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inWV said:
Since Riley left NU, Nebraska could have won at least half the games had they just played a clean game. This sets up to be good on good in terms of Nebraska’s run defense versus Iowa’s run offense. But with Holgersson Nebraska’s passing office has the potential to be quite potent, and Iowa’s pass D is comparatively not their strong suit. Two years ago NU came into Kinnick and had a three score lead, which is like kryptonite to the Iowa football team. They definitely have the potential to do that again as long as they play a clean game.
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We might just be able have a couple of good punt returns on them as they rank dead last in the nation at 133rd in punt return D, and the coaches will try to expoit that as they damn well know bad that part of their STs are in that catagory.
 
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It's gonna be rough as the actual temp at KO will be 18 and real feel is gonna be 13 degrees and 11 by half time. The Frozen Hero's Game! Those collisions are gonna hurt both the hitter and the one that's being hit and that ball is gonna be hard as a rock! I can see A LOT more fumbles on both sides running the ball than Int's tomorrow night. Dylan and those receivers have to keep their hands warm. They try to keep the balls warm in conditions like that, but doesn't take long for that leather to harden up in that type of cold! In this case, the term throwin the rock around the yard can be taken literally for what it says! LOL
 
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Now that we’re Bowl eligible, the Huskers can just play. Their chances of winning in Iowa City went up big time. No matter how good or bad each team is, chances are the score is going to be close (within one score).

Huskers 27
Hawkeyes 21
 
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Bugeater said:
What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.
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Yes, the D was supposed to be the strength of the team, but has become a concern. The shine is off TW a bit. They’re the reason I predict a loss.
 
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Pennsyhusker said:
Apologies if a prediction thread is already out there but I did not see one so here goes:

I predicted earlier that we would win 24-10. I think the cold and windy weather will hamper both teams. Iowa will rely heavily on their ground game which is really good. The key to the game will be how well our defense stops their running game. My fear is that there will be several chunk plays in their running game of longer than 20 yards. Our linebackers and safeties routinely take poor angles and are not good tacklers. And if they can run the ball on us they can chew clock as well limiting our offensive possessions. Therefore, I have revised my prediction and now see a very, very close game. Especially since it is a night game on their turf and if the game is close the crowd will definitely be a factor. Count on Evans to make at least one false start. The game will come down as always to penalties, turnovers and special teams. But I think we have the better QB which makes the difference:

Nebraska 24
Iowa 23
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I'm concerned about DR's effectiveness in the wind. I think turnovers and kicking (FG's and punting both) will determine the outcome.
 
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Jamsand88

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63-13.. get ahead early, force them to throw and we go +3 in turnovers..scoring on all 3. 😉
 
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Lincoln100 said:
Yes, the D was supposed to be the strength of the team, but has become a concern. The shine is off TW a bit. They’re the reason I predict a loss.
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I’m hoping the fact that their wr’s are slow, QB blows and they are pretty much a one dimensional run team, the huskers keep the line stacked, blitz often and create turnovers!
 
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Jamsand88

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Iowas defense is slow, but disciplined. Moving quickly to stop them from getting set and plays for Barney to wear them out on the edges will open up the middle for EJ and Dowdell to run wild!
 
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mikecanale said:
I'm concerned about DR's effectiveness in the wind. I think turnovers and kicking (FG's and punting both) will determine the outcome.
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Dylan went 14-28 with 1 TD for 164 yards in a high wind game against Rutgers in 30+ mph winds and will not be anywhere near that type of wind in Iowa City tomorrow night as winds are only supposed to be around 8 mph throughout the game but cold air is more dense and heavier than warm air. Believe it or not, playing in cold temps especially this type of cold we're playing in tomorrow night is a mental challenge all in it's own. They have to stay focused.
 
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Iowa 38
Nebraska 14

Iowa continues its season long pounding of big ten opponents at home. Nebraska jumps out 14-0 but can’t contain Kaleb Johnson who rushes for 225 yards and 4 tds.

Note: I also predicted a 66-0 loss to Ohio State
 
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