We just seem to have challenges with teams that play disciplined football that don't beat themselves. Hopefully - it won't be another year like that where we struggle with less talented teams that play with discipline and don't make mistakes that beat themselves.
The Huskers absolutely need to dominate this game. if half of the summer hype is true, this should be no contest. If we have to squeak this one out, it is going to be a long season with another collapse in November. For some reason, that I cannot explain, I think this will be a blow out for us.
A loss to Ohio is inconceivable due to the impact and shock it would have on the entire Husker landscape. Might as well calculate the risk of part of the stadium collapsing during the game.
Ohio is good for a G5 team, but I think people are getting too pessimistic. A lot of people seemed to decide that Rhule isn't the guy, but not being the guy doesn't make him Scott Frost.
If the Huskers are ready to play this game, they will win it by 3 TDs. UMass vs Rutgers is a completely different game and has no bearing on Nebraska's game Saturday. Outside of any mental aspect, these games are pretty much mutually exclusive.
The Huskers are not going to beat the Top Ten candidates: Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana IMO. I am assuming the polls are right that Indiana will still be in that category. That is 3 losses. The next group is @Iowa, @Illinois & Washington. Huskers will not win at Iowa. That is 4 losses.Hope 8 wins!