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Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?
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Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
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What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
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Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
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After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
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Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
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Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
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In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
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Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
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Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
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It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
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Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
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How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
Do you think Deion Sanders (Coach Prime) is good candidate for head coach of Nebraska football?
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Do you think Deion Sanders (Coach Prime) is good candidate for head coach of Nebraska football?
Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?

Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?

They can do it

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No way

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They can do it

10 Comments
Richard Stotts
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Richard Stotts

time to win close games . Defense paves way to 8 wins

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Ryan Wunibald
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Ryan Wunibald

It is possible, they have to win turnover margin in every game. That is easier said than done.

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David McClymont
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David McClymont

Every B1G West team has their issues. No West team has clearly better talent than NU. It is time for SF & Co. to deliver. I think they will.

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Mark Wane
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Mark Wane

They're due right? And since I'm 42, and used to us winning 9 games every year for most of my life why would I change my expectation now? 8-4, win the bowl game, 9-4. Should be the minimum expectation for every Nebraska fan. Always! Then with playoff expansion coming, let's get in the mix!! GBR

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Paul F Edwards
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Paul F Edwards

Of the 3 things needed to win; player acquisition, development and deployment, acquisition is the best predictor of future success. By far in fact. Our roster is built because of great recruiting, development and roster management. It's really kinda all on the coaches to deploy well. If they do, yes

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Nat Warren
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Nat Warren

Better o line makes a running game. 4 large backs doesn't hurt.

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Curt Marquis
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Curt Marquis

It's a more complete team across-the-board. Defense should be a top 25 group

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David McClymont
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David McClymont

Strongest SF team yet. We've been close to beating our west div tormentors for the last 2 years. It happens this year. 3 wins vs Wi-IA-MN-Nw-Mi.

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Stephen Andersson
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Stephen Andersson

Absolutely, between the football and basketball teams should get to 8 wins in 2021.

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Steve “S85” T
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Steve “S85” T

I'm a fan and I think they can win them all. If you don't think so, be a colorado fan.

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No way

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Rick Frenzen
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Rick Frenzen

If Charmin gets into the NIL biz, they need to sign Martinez because that's how soft he is.

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Thomas Foster
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Thomas Foster

Huskers won’t get to 8 wins with solving the turnover problem and there’s no reason to assume they will.

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

They have a tremendously difficult schedule and they tend to lose games that they should win.

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Kent Snowdon
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Kent Snowdon

two teams coming off a bye is not good for big red

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Rob Robertson
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Rob Robertson

Maybe 3 if they are lucky

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Toby Leach
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Toby Leach

7 is plausible and realistic with this schedule. 8 means they'll exceed expectations and upset someone on the road.

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Philip Bierman
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Philip Bierman

1. Who runs and catches? 2. AM may get hurt. 3. No ability to win 50:50 games or even ones where favored. 4. Field position and turnovers. 5. Most worrisome is moronic position from HCSF regarding vaccination. How do we get through season without loss of key players or need to forfeit?

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

A 7 win season would mean the best Husker team since the T Magic era, or maybe further back than that. This schedule is loaded and the B1G isn’t a cakewalk either. Only sure win is Fordham. I’ll be happy as long as they get a bowl game this year

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Gerry Van Ackeren
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Gerry Van Ackeren

Husker offense has a long ways to go before being competitive.

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Michael Chebatoris
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Michael Chebatoris

Until they prove they will not shoot themselves in the foot with stupid penalties and turnovers expectations should be low.

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Gale Cogswell
Gale Cogswell

Only if they pay Our Lady of Lords every game.

Gale Cogswell
Gale Cogswell

Maybe if you get a new quarterback

Tom Nelsen
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Tom Nelsen

Tough year for it. I'll believe it when I see it with this coaching staff.

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Rod Combs
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Rod Combs

I want to believe they can, but until the issues going on over the last several years stop....it's going to be more of the same.

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Gale Cogswell
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Gale Cogswell

maybe if they play teams like the Ladies of the Lords...

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

Even with the difficult schedule they have the talent to get 8 wins. Unfortunately, this will also take team execution, discipline and a swagger we have yet to see. I'm hoping for 6 wins and a bowl. Anything more is gravy.

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Douglas Norman
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Douglas Norman

Huskers have not shown ability to beat even avg teams and are much more likely to LOSE one of the games they should win. then upset a team that they are underdogs in. This looks like a bubble 6 win team, at best.

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Ryan Moss
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Ryan Moss

But at least they’re not in the Big 12 any more, am I right? High five!

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Trip Conroy
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Trip Conroy

Not a chance, not with the schedule and no proven on-field play to show otherwise

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Terry Busch
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Terry Busch

cause we cant play consistent football. Call it the Frost effect.

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Daniel Zach
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Daniel Zach

Come on. Stop posting these silly articles. I’m a huge fan but NOTHING points to that much improvement.

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Glenn Suzuki
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Glenn Suzuki

Huskers does not have the will to win close games. They are 2 years away from winning the close games.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

I have to see a decent downfield passing game first before I start getting too optimistic.

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Danny Spielman
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Danny Spielman

Why would we think this team could win 8 games? I always had rose colored glasses on over the last couple of decades. I took them off and, whew, Steve Pederson screwed us. Prove it to me!!!

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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
9/22/2023

Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?

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Haarberg WINNER

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Sims

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Haarberg

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Michael Hoffart
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Michael Hoffart

He needs to start this week for sure. Make it a true competition going into Michigan and set ourselves up to win the most of our BIG10 schedule as possible.

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Tim N
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Tim N

Pretty Obvious. Great defense. He's physically crushing people. He's accurate. Takes care of the ball. Motivates team. Everyone is locked into him. I could keep going....

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Mike Hulinsky
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Mike Hulinsky

Proven to take better care of football

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Bill Lyons
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Bill Lyons

i have eyes and am a sentient being

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James Stiver
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James Stiver

Seemed to have managed the last game with confidence and should get better as time goes on!

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Curtis Graeve
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Curtis Graeve

Simple. He doesn't turn it over!

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Curtis Graeve
Curtis Graeve

Just a side note. Sims is a great athlete. Teach him the finer points of being a WR and let him run with them! Big Bodied receivers are always great for a QB.

Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

He shows better decision making. Bigger in size. Driven to perform. Less turnovers and he has a longer future at NU.

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DrHusker66
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DrHusker66

He needs more time playing this position in game situations. I do think both should play get the rust off of Sims and give him confidence going into Michigan.

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John Samson
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John Samson

High ankle sprain versus LA Tech. If Sims is going to be Rhule's guy, he needs to be healthy for Big 10 play. Let Haarberg get the experience while Sims heals.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I love both QBs but must vote for Heinrich as he played lights out and with the so needed clean play protecting the ball. I do believe we can win also with Jeff and our players would have to just follow him looking for the ball coming loose. We can do that too. It's a team.

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Ron Staebell
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Ron Staebell

Backup QB is always the most popular player on the team, but in this case it makes sense. He's performed, Sims hasn't

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

Haarberg is not turnover prone.

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David Noe
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David Noe

Great applebee doesn't turn the ball over

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

He has a quarterback, mentality, poised, and decisive!

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Power Glide
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Power Glide

Harberg reminds me so much of Brooke Berringer. A journeyman QB

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regan zeller
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regan zeller

not turning to ball over is VERY important. Although HH had a couple passes that were probably ill advised we were able to come out on top.

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John Whiteley
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John Whiteley

Haarberg has the hot hand now, but won't last long if he continues to take unnecessary hits when running. They'll need both QBs throughout the season.

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John Fitzgerald
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John Fitzgerald

We need steadiness more than talent. Inconsistent play & turnovers at QB have cost us countless games 8 years+,

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Thomas Duncan
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Thomas Duncan

I would move Sims to receiver, use his skills there. Haarberg looks to be a good fit at QB and will get better with more reps.

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Richard Hein
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Richard Hein

He didn't turnover the ball

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Omar Barnes
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Omar Barnes

He is a better game manager which is what we need right now.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

NEEDS to play better taking care football, faster, reads receivers, just what QB should be. Ron

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

SIMS IS FREAKING HORRIBLE!!

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Sims

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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
9/8/2023

What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)

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Huskers will win

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Buffs will win WINNER

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44%
Huskers will win

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

TCU's defense sucks ... NU HAS a physical and fast defense .... that'll be the difference in this game ... we'll pound the rock on them and Sims will throw more short and quick passes so I say 27-23 NU

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Paul Nielsen
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Paul Nielsen

College ball still emotional. Colorado coming off big win over a questionable defense, NU coming off winnable loss against good defense and a better offense than is being talked about. GBR

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James Stiver
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James Stiver

If we play good defense and run the football with controlling the clock we should come out with a victory!

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Michael Hoffart
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Michael Hoffart

I would like to believe that our D can come up big and keep their playmakers from gashing us. If we can get pressure on their QB I think we stand a good chance. Our run game should be able to churn clock and keep the ball out of their hands.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

There was no D in the CU-TCU game. I see our D standing up. Only question will turnovers/penalties get us again. GBR

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Bud Chapin
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Bud Chapin

Game 2 and Colorado will be very cocky beating a very overrated TCU. Our defense in all essence is much stronger than TCU.

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Bud Chapin
Bud Chapin

38-24 Huskers

Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Huskers learn from 1st game and execute fundamentals better. Will up the run game against a porous D line and burn clock.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Someday we are bound to get lucky.

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

TCU's defense sucks ... NU HAS a physical and fast defense .... that'll be the difference in this game ... we'll pound the rock on them and Sims will throw more short and quick passes so I say 27-23 NU

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56%
Buffs will win

31 Comments
David Cole
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David Cole

We're doomed until we can get a handle on our turnovers

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Corey
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Corey

Because the team room doesn't have any talent.

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Corey
Corey

Or any rooms for that matter.

Corey
Corey

When did room replace the letter s? RBs, TEs, QBs. RB room. TE room. QB room. OL room. Kicking room.....room room.

Corey
Corey

Coaching room changes but the game results room never changes. That means that the team room is the problem. No talent. Until the talent room changes the results room is always going to be the same......room.

Corey
Corey

In all fairness, Deion's room won't be at Colorado if they hit in the 9 win room this year. So there's that....room.

VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Buffs by 4TDs, after watching the Minnesota game and lack of offense and our Quarterback play, I don’t see a bowl game in our near future.

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Rob Robertson
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Rob Robertson

I believe Colorado has to much speed and an edge in QB play

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

I think I threw up my kool-aid, sorry.

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Patrick O'Brien
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Patrick O'Brien

Our offense just isn't ready yet. The defense might keep it from being a blowout. 31 - 17 Buffs...

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Todd Marshall Eckert
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Todd Marshall Eckert

Their offense vs. our defense is going to score more points than our offense vs. their defense.

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Paul Nielsen
Paul Nielsen

Not sure about that so I say using that logic it’s a tossup, though who would have thought Prime’s approach would work so quickly. Very interesting experiment.

Garrick Baxter
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Garrick Baxter

We are thin everywhere and nearly one-dimensional on offense. Hartzog got beat badly on Minnesota's 4th down TD. Speed kills. CU wins, just because we're Nebraska.

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lane liley
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lane liley

Huskers look like the same anemic self. Not sure how we overcome the 20+ years of dilution. Buffs will trounce us.

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

If Sims is Quarterback NU will lose! If Ruhle doesnt make changes we will not win 6 games and we will not go to bowl game!

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Jim Moore
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Jim Moore

Colorado has more talent at skill positions especially on offense.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

First game we showed we still snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and so I do not expect anything different until they prove different, Buffs by 14

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Chris Rierson
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Chris Rierson

Nothing I saw from the Huskers show that they can beat what the Buffs had on the field

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Jim Firnhaber
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Jim Firnhaber

Buffs skill players and NU propensity for turnovers: 35-31 CU (Hope I'm wrong)

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Harold Grimes
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Harold Grimes

I watched Colorado / TCU. Colorado has way too much talent, and speed. QB and receivers are out of this world. Colorado Defense is suspect which leads to Nebraska's only hope. Colorado by 30.

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Jason Opp
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Jason Opp

Buffs have two many playmakers with speed. NU offense lacks consistency and turnover prone

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

Even if the defense plays a good game and keeps the score close, the offense will blow it somehow. CU 34, NU 16

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Corey
Corey

Yes the offense room has major issues. The defense room won't hold up in the high altitude even though they are in much better shape compared to last year's room.

Corey
Corey

The Duke room is hanging tough with the Clemson room right now.

Anthony Carr
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Anthony Carr

The Husker offense is currently a hot mess. They will not be able to outscore the Buffs.

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Corey
Corey
Corey

Because we have no tight end room. Or no room room for that matter. Why can't they just leave the room off and call it tight ends? Does each position group actually have a room?

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