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

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1,834 Votes

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

47%

They can do it They can do it

53%

No way No way

47%

They can do it

10 Comments

Richard Stotts

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

Ryan Wunibald

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

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.

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

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

Nat Warren

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

Curt Marquis

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

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.

Stephen Andersson

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

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.

53%

No way

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22 Comments

Rick Frenzen

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

Thomas Foster

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

Jon Petersen

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

Kent Snowdon

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

Rob Robertson

Maybe 3 if they are lucky

Toby Leach

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

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?

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

Gerry Van Ackeren

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

Michael Chebatoris

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

Gale Cogswell

Maybe if you get a new quarterback

Gale Cogswell

Only if they pay Our Lady of Lords every game.

Tom Nelsen

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

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.

Gale Cogswell

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

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.

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.

Ryan Moss

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

Trip Conroy

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

Terry Busch

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

Daniel Zach

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

Glenn Suzuki

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

John Fillmore

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

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!!!

Will Fred Hoiberg's Huskers still be undefeated when the calendar flips to February?

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Will Fred Hoiberg's Huskers still be undefeated when the calendar flips to February?

39%

Yes Yes

61%

No No

39%

Yes

1 Comment

Gary Wall

I HOPE! CAN WE HOPE!

61%

No

8 Comments

Drew Puls

Michigan

Robert Schutt

With 3 of the remaining 4 January games on the road, it will be an uphill climb in remaining playoff undefeated.

Terrence Smith

... and I hope I'm wrong.

Randy Wolf

Michigan.

VAHuskerFan

They r playing really well but I just don’t see them winning out in January, they live and die by the 3 and it’s gonna end up costing them, not much inside the paint game. I see everyone standing outside the 3 line wanting to shoot the 3 but no one ever inside to get rebounds, wont work against Mich

Suicide Slush Puppie

Probably not - that's expecting a lot - but regardless, what they've accomplished is nothing short of extraordinary.

Jerry Goodwin

This team is really good and they will continue to give themselves a chance in every game, but...3 of the next 4 on the road, including Michigan? That's a tough run. If they win out in January and beat Illinois at home on February 1st, they'll be #1 in the country the next day.

Roy Katskee

They are living on borrowed time.

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

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

69%

One clear feature back One clear feature back

31%

A situational committee A situational committee

69%

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.

31%

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.

Brad Loseke

Different backs have skills for different situations.

Husker Max

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

47% They can do it They can do it

53% No way No way

47% They can do it

53% No way

Will Fred Hoiberg's Huskers still be undefeated when the calendar flips to February?

39% Yes Yes

61% No No

39% Yes

61% No

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

69% One clear feature back One clear feature back

31% A situational committee A situational committee

69% One clear feature back

31% A situational committee

47%

They can do it They can do it

53%

No way No way

47%

They can do it

53%

No way

39%

Yes Yes

61%

No No

39%

Yes

61%

No

69%

One clear feature back One clear feature back

31%

A situational committee A situational committee

69%

One clear feature back

31%

A situational committee