Nebraska is No. 50 in ESPN’s preseason FPI rankings. Thoughts?

Asked by Husker Max

3/30/2018

Nebraska is No. 50 in ESPN’s preseason FPI rankings. Thoughts?

68%

Should be higher WINNER

32%

Should be lower

68%

Should be higher

The Huskers are better than that.

The Huskers are better than that. Show Less

12 Comments

Doug Daubert

ESPN is a joke. I've lost all respect for (s)E(c)SPN. Don't watch them, don't visit their web site, don't really care what they do, or where they rank the 'Skers.

Samuel C. Buda Jr.

The "culture" of Nebraska Football has already started to change for the better with Scott Frost & Crew at the helm. More personal accountability and true competition for playing time has been lacking for a long time. That will change this season.

Edward Cole

Just a hunch,

Visitor

ESPN will pay dearly for their low Nebraska rating!

Mike Conyers

Pure talent level alone ... then add better coaching

Mick Hanson

They don.t know anything, they just gotta make click bate. Besides i hope everyone thinks we're last years team, i don't think so.

Arlie Rauch

Not worried. The ranking means nothing. When the play on the field proves otherwise, the ranking will change. GBR!

Visitor

I believe that ESPN and their preseason ranking of the Huskers is because they are looking at the past and not the future of this great program. GBR Steve Walker, a TRUE Husker fan in VOL country.

Arlyn Trauernicht

ratings doesn't mean anything until they play. Hopefully the cornhuskers will get back to being dominate in college football.

Vaughn Bishop

Actually, I don't give a hoot about ESPN and their FPI rating. I want to see the Big Red Machine take to the field this fall and WIN football games. Win/loss record, that the stat that counts.

Jay Safford

I did want to say lower, but I think it's fair. There are so many unknowns at this point. how do you rank a team that hasn't played?

Norman Curfman

There are to many unknowns. Most of the rating is because of last years poor showing and new coaching staff. N will win at least 8 this year. Only the schedule and new system will prevent them from winning the west div this year.

32%

Should be lower

They don't deserve that ranking. Photo credit: Huskers.com

They don't deserve that ranking. Photo credit: Huskers.com Show Less

2 Comments

James Traut

A better team with better coaching... but the tough schedule will mask improvements. Look to 2019 instead.

Valerie Gilmore

you can't go from the outhouse at 4-8 to a middle of the row seat, things have to be proven and earned first, no gimmes

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

Asked by Husker Max

526 Votes

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

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10 Comments

Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

Robert Lloyd

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

James Smith

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

Mark

Die hard husker

Heart My Doghead

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

jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

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 🤘

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.

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.

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.

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

2 Comments

Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

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

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

Asked by Husker Max

928 Votes

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

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

8 Comments

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

Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

Joe Putjenter

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

Rick Distefano

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

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.

Joe Nigro

Can't hurt

George mcdaniel

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

Bob Flanagan

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

62%

No

7 Comments

Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

VAHuskerFan

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

Ted Fuller

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

Suicide Slush Puppie

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

Mike O

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

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.

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

Husker Max

Nebraska is No. 50 in ESPN’s preseason FPI rankings. Thoughts?

68% Should be higher WINNER

32% Should be lower

68% Should be higher

32% Should be lower

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

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start

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

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

68%

Should be higher WINNER

32%

Should be lower

68%

Should be higher

32%

Should be lower

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No