Do the Huskers build on Maryland to get the big win over Iowa?

Asked by Husker Max

969 Votes

Do the Huskers build on Maryland to get the big win over Iowa?

69%

They sure do! They sure do!

31%

A bridge too far A bridge too far

69%

They sure do!

12 Comments

Larry Johnson

One must keep in mind the caliber of the Maryland team. Smallish. Still, NU had fun that day and things worked. With that as basis, study Iowa's defense and determine what can be exploited. GBR!

Don Buckingham

Frosty starts proving his worth this game. Corner, meet Turn.

David Lebsack

I think the offensive line is just starting to look good!! The defense will need to blitz way more than it has in the past. Because without the blitz Iowa will have all day to pass!!

Robert Lloyd

I will always believe our Huskers will win... and this is a perfect time to come out of their shell and build on last week's game. We have the coach, the facilities, the history, and the fans.

Ruthie Patterson

Getting Better Every Game GO BIG RED

Carl Wiest

With everything on the line, this is the big one. GBR!

Alex Perry

I believe we can do it now as my faith in the team has been restored for a win over Iowa that is tough but beatable and Purdue only lost 26-20 to them and Illinois lost 19-10.

Ken Malm

The Huskers get the win - based on the offensive output against Wisconsin. Need to play clean game.

Tom Eggerling

Just picking yes because the team can win...but historically, they don't show up for big games so I think Iowa will win, cover, and continue to chirp about 5 in a row and counting.

James Stiver

I'm hoping they can put a game together like they did against Wisconsin and if the defense can play like they did against Maryland we can win. The Huskers have to play perfect.

DrHusker66

Huskers have been playing better last couple of weeks. If we can run the ball we can beat Iowa. Gotta score in the red zone, something Iowa's D has been really good at this year.

John Fillmore

There were visible improvements in the Wisconsin game and more still against Maryland. I think they've turned a corner.

31%

A bridge too far

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6 Comments

Robert Travnicek

Martinez is screw-up and will never win a game for Nebraska again

dana smith

because the games over and the mighty hawkeye kick nancy huskers ass again

Mitch Bronston

Hope I'm wrong Husker fans. Just don't think we're there yet. Iowa just does things too consistent and we still make far too many mistakes. We are missing some horsepower also.

jerry williams

Man I hated clicking this side but, I just didn't think even with the big win they looked that good. A lot of weak spots.

Jeremy Woitaszewski

I’d LOVE to say they’ll beat Iowa. But, if the last ten years have taught us anything it’s the Huskers tend to flub games of substance. God I hope they play like they did against Maryland...

David Harvey

Iowa has gone toe to toe with every team they have played. Narrow losses against ranked teams. Sorry Huskers, this one will not be close. Hawks by 14.

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

Asked by Husker Max

1 month left

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

70%

One clear feature back One clear feature back

30%

A situational committee A situational committee

70%

One clear feature back

3 Comments

David Weaver

Feature back is important to have but DEPTH is also CRITICAL. If don't have a feature back then either then depth chart is flooded with talent. But in the Big Ten you better have a GREAT 2nd and 3rd string to make it through the season. With EJ it helped he was so quick he didn't take huge hits

Terry Barker

Nebraska was always most stable when we had a feature back that can actually "carry" the team with his legs.

Ron Joseph

Nebraska in the past was successful with one top back. We've fallen on hard times because we haven't developed or recruited a great back. But the others need to be developed so we have a pipeline of backs like we use to have.

30%

A situational committee

4 Comments

Thomas Wright

Roger Craig & Tom Rathman ring a bell ? Not only a dynamic duo playing for NU, but also for the 49ers !! YES we want multiple RB’s to rotate in & out to keep their legs fresh!! GBR 🎈

SEW

Look at the success in the playoff, the teams have 2-3 capable RB's they use to keep them healthy and offer the D different looks. Johnson was unique, most backs can't take that many snaps a season and stay healthy and sharp.

PJ SAid

Every good team, including the NFL, will rotate backs on a regular basis. This last year Nebraska should have used a 2nd running back more often - NEB is lucked out EJ stayed healthy.