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Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Resilience outweighs how it happened

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Narrow win raises red flags

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Resilience outweighs how it happened

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Eric Bildt
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Eric Bildt

We lose this game every time for years. The culture is changing; the confidence is growing; the return to excellence is near. The old fogies who still wish bread was a dime will denigrate the O & D lines & malign the play calling. They forget how bad things have been. This is better. This was a win.

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tmhedlund@hotmail.com
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tmhedlund@hotmail.com

Many times in the past, the Huskers looked not so good against mediocre teams in nonconference, then got their act together for a good season. The Michigan game will be the real barometer.

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Ryan Morrow
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Ryan Morrow

this time last year, this would have been a loss. Their backs were on the ropes, but managed to pull the W instead. Still need to learn how to keep the foot on the gas, and not let up in all 4 quarters...

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Bearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.

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Narrow win raises red flags

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Rick
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Rick

What I saw in the trenches is very concerning. Also, that rinky dink 3 yards and a cloud of dust by the throwing the ball offense won't get it done against the big boys.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,

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Mac Kinder
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Mac Kinder

N was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.

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dksntpa
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dksntpa

Should have put on SPY on the QB, if that dude takes off, hammer his ass, period! Inside D looks like a problem, gap containment, giant hole.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

I don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

There is a lot to be concerned about!!

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

The only improvement I saw was only one stupid penalty. A 79% passing rating was overblown with two and three yard completions. D-Line got blown off the ball.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

DUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH

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David Levesque
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David Levesque

Maybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

If Riola is the QB they say he is, Turn Him Loose! !

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Roger Shriver
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Roger Shriver

In the last 5 games in 2024 plus this game, NU has only managed to score more than 20 points once with Holgersen's play calling. The OL and DL wasn't impressive. The defense had trouble stopping the run even though Cincy couldn't throw effectively. Do not drink the Kool-Aid yet!

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Bill Petty
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Bill Petty

Last seven minutes, Cincy marches down the field and scores, Huskers can't put a final drive together and punt on 4th and 14. Cincy gets ball on the 10, marches, easily, down the field and, thankfully, throws the game away on a poorly executed pass in the end zone. we were dominated in the 4th qrt

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Randy Essex
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Randy Essex

No RB depth. Johnson is a star, but will get hurt early in the season if that load continues. D gashed by runs over and over. O didn’t finish drives.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

When compared to preseason hype the win raises flags on what is real and what isn’t. The hype = 1995 levels for a team that at best may be a 7 or 8 win team

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

First off, Cincinatti is better team than Nebraska fans think. But, I was disappointed there is no RB2, Need more deep pass attempts, DLine is smallish & soft. Specail teams look okay so far. My win total has dropped to 7 or 8 vs. 9 wins.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We just aren't there yet. But thank God for our special teams. What a turn around. We need some linemen, both offense and defense.

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Draven DiMera
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Draven DiMera

OL showed zero improvement and DL definitely has downgraded. Only 1 legit RB. WRs struggled to get separation. Once again misled by the biased Nebraska media during the offseason. Exactly why I don't drink the Kool-Aid

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William Osler
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William Osler

Good teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.

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Dave Perry
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Dave Perry

Offense should have scored more points. Look at the Illinois win.

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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

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No - Tall order for a first start

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Yes - His elusiveness will be key

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Dennis Brown
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Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

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James Smith
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James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

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Mark
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Mark

Die hard husker

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Heart My Doghead
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Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

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jerry williams
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jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

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AK-460Mag Nurse
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AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

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James Key
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James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

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No - Tall order for a first start

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Yes

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No

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Yes

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William Schmidt
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William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

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Ron Graf
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Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

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Joe Putjenter
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Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

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Rick Distefano
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Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

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N A
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N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

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George mcdaniel
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George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

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No

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

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Ted Fuller
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Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
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Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

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Mike O
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Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

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John Ballew
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John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

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