Break that initial tackle and that game is completely different.
Michigan Score Prediction
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Imo, it wasn't flawless. We lacked majorly in yac yardage that would have blown that game open. Idk if that is fixable, but should be better than it was in that game.
I said, "almost flawless." LOL
I think nearly everyone would take a team that commits only 3 penalties, hits 2 field goals including a long one, and is plus 2 in turnovers that will give you a chance against anyone of comparable talent.
On offense, other than Lindemeyer and Ives, we are not a particularly big team physically in the skill dept, of course DR is big but I doubt he'll get many yac's.
Good guys 21
Fake 1997 National Champions 20.
Fake 1997 National Champions 20.
I’m fine with Underwood having 60 passing and 60 rushing.
This Michigan team is a decent team but it isn't as good as yall making it out to be.
I think if the game is this close the Huskers lose it. I think the only way they win is by a bigger margin. Defense plays pretty well but gives up two long plays. So, I am going with Red 24-Blue 14
An excellent battle of Michigan's Rush offense vs Nebraska's Rush Defense and Nebraska's Pass offense vs Michigan's Pass Defense.
Nebraska will need to make sure we catch those route passes to keep the chains moving. The higher the score the better I feel about Nebraska's chances. I feel a Nebraska 34 - 24 type of win.
And for the love that is all things holy. Please don't let the QB scramble.
Nebraska will need to make sure we catch those route passes to keep the chains moving. The higher the score the better I feel about Nebraska's chances. I feel a Nebraska 34 - 24 type of win.
And for the love that is all things holy. Please don't let the QB scramble.
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Right, but we are… given that we are 0-27 in our last 27 games against ranked teams
I hope people aren’t jacking off to wins against Akron or that high school we played
I wonder if it equal parts of us thinking Michigan is better than they really are....And maybe wondering if we our as good as we think, because of the (lack of) competition we've played...and the last couple of decades we have to draw on.
...we need this game so effing bad its ridiculous
Hate to say it, but until proven otherwise, Michigan by 14 or more.
my gut say michigan 21 Nebraska 10 I’m not sold on the oline and the receivers able to get open, defensively our front seven gets pushed around will tire out michigan won’t have to pass. Do I ever hope I’m wrong, definitely
Battered wives club around these parts. Mich d sucks - slants will be open for the taking all day. Key & Hunter will feast
I been down on the defense but even our good defenses would give up points early in the season...this team has given up 8 points a game, so I don't think we are terrible...I think the sieve look is due to the 3-3-5 look and the fact we don't have much push, but do get penetration and tackle really well. I don't think there is a team that has the horses to run for 300 yards against a power 4 opponent very often because that requires some TEs and good blocking WRs.
If you are just gambling on this game with no heart-factor, it would be hard to not take Michigan.
I guess gamblers are high on the overs.
I guess gamblers are high on the overs.
This is so true. I predicted we will win against Michigan but that was just the Husker fan in me rooting for the good guys. Fact is, our defensive line is mediocre at best against the run and our offensive line can’t run block. We will most likely lose by two touchdowns due to our trenches failing us.
So yeah, I am hyped for this game, will be hoping against hope we find a way to win, but deep down expecting us to come out flat and lay a turd.
Not to be a downer, because NU lost about a million of those types of games in a row, but DR got damn lucky twice with the almost scoop and score and the almost pick 6. The game was about as far from flawless as you can get, and still get lucky enough to win. That won't fly against Michigan.
Offense:
DR will be (slowly) running for his life all game. Possibly injured. No holes opened up for the RBs. 2-3 Turnovers. 6+ stupid penalties.
Defense:
DL pushed around all game as they rack up 300 yards rushing. Seriously? Who thought 260-275lb (Even 300lb isn't big enough) defensive linemen are big enough for the Big Ten? Epic failure on our coaches... oh yeah, but we are back. Gonna shock the world. Just stop.
Oklahoma's starting DL were 322, 323 and 292lbs against MI. No wonder our O-line thought they improved during the offseason. Not much resistance from our DL.
Michigan by 17. E A S Y.
DR will be (slowly) running for his life all game. Possibly injured. No holes opened up for the RBs. 2-3 Turnovers. 6+ stupid penalties.
Defense:
DL pushed around all game as they rack up 300 yards rushing. Seriously? Who thought 260-275lb (Even 300lb isn't big enough) defensive linemen are big enough for the Big Ten? Epic failure on our coaches... oh yeah, but we are back. Gonna shock the world. Just stop.
Oklahoma's starting DL were 322, 323 and 292lbs against MI. No wonder our O-line thought they improved during the offseason. Not much resistance from our DL.
Michigan by 17. E A S Y.
I agree.
We don’t have anyone on the DL who requires a double team. That’s gonna make it really hard on our LBs. Their run game is going to kill us.
We need the rookie QB to turn the ball over. Absent that, it’s gonna be an uphill battle.
Spread is shrinking. I don’t love our chances but money must be coming in on NU. Fan duel was 2.5 yesterday, it’s down to 1.5 and Nebraska is -115 at +1.5. Strange.
I think we get punched in the mouth early, they will be a lot more physical than anything we have faced, and haven't even faced a team with a heartbeat since August. Probably fall down like 10-0, and then just kind of struggle to keep up. We score a late touchdown to cut the lead to 24-20, but can't stop them on 3rd and 2 and the run out the clock. I think the game will be exciting but I think we have too many holes...a poor short yardage game, inability to score in the redzone, and we can't stop 3rd and short when on defense. Recipe for losing a lot of close games.
Several of the TV guys have predicted a substantial Michigan win. I hope they are wrong but I don't think they are. Some words of wisdom: don't drink too much today, as day hangovers following a another dispiriting loss are the doubly depressing.
Yes, some of us are battered fans. This is what happens when the team shiats the bed 27 straight times against ranked foes. -- Crisker
Yes, some of us are battered fans. This is what happens when the team shiats the bed 27 straight times against ranked foes. -- Crisker