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Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?
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Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?
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Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?
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Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?
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Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?
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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?
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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?
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Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?
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Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?
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Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?
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Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?
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Will Raiola’s departure help Nebraska spread NIL funds more effectively?
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Will Raiola’s departure help Nebraska spread NIL funds more effectively?
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Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?
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Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?
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Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?
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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?
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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?
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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?
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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?
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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?
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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?
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Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?
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Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?
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Is bringing Banana Ball to Memorial Stadium a smart move for Nebraska athletics?
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Is bringing Banana Ball to Memorial Stadium a smart move for Nebraska athletics?
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Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?

Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?

Indeed, why not?

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Not the right time

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Indeed, why not?

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Jeremy Woitaszewski
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Jeremy Woitaszewski

I am utterly baffled why you wouldn’t play the qb that gave you The best chance to win and at that moment in time it was clearly McCaffrey...

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Bill Laughlin
Bill Laughlin

EXACTLY right.

Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

AM is becoming another Tommie Armstrong. Up and Down - not consistent - flashes of greatness but turnover prone. McCaffrey seems to be the better fit.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

He is cooler under pressure. Simple as that.

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

Martinez has not been what he was last year all this season. He only had Martinez throw 18 times and so if your aren't going to throw much anyway then why not put the better runner in, c'mon coach!!!

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Dennis Van Derslice
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Dennis Van Derslice

He's a better passer and a more agile runner.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Adrian has not gotten the job done this year and McCaffrey came in and electrified the team and crowd. Is there something wrong with throwing a TD? He is then benched for the rest of the game?

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

AM has some issues; when he is on he is great, but something is wrong. Is he “overthinking” his position? Maybe. I’d have given McCaffrey more opportunities.

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Brendan Keeley
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Brendan Keeley

Anyone not trying to fool themselves knows that Adrian is not the answer. Two seasons, two sub-500 records. Be loyal to winning. That's it!

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Tom Mundorf
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Tom Mundorf

HE SHOULD BE STARTING!!

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Frank Johnson
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Frank Johnson

AM wasn't doing the job. McA couldn't have done any worse and probably would have done much better. To me, Scott's two biggest problems, special teams and no Qb rotation.

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

In this case the 89,000 fans chanting "Luke!!!" had it right. One pass for the day, rolling to his left. One perfect strike for a TD. The kid elevates everyone play. He is most certainly a gamer.

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Robert Travnicek
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Robert Travnicek

We are finished. Adrian has something on Frost to the point that Scott doesn't care whether we win the games. We LOST 4 last year because he ran off Tristan Gebbia YEAR OVER.

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John Schaffert
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John Schaffert

Obviously something was not right with Martinez; whether it was injury or something else. I understand Coach Frost staying committed to his guy; the #1 QB; but Nebraska NEEDED this win.

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Gary Field
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Gary Field

He’s not afraid to fail, and he seemed more energized!!

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Rick Chambers
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Rick Chambers

He should have been the Q-back the whole game, Sorry but Martinez is done, and is showing no effort, Luke is the Q-back for the future at Nebraska.

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Rolland Holliday
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Rolland Holliday

You could see and feel the fire with the team when Luke is in the game. Adrian had confidence issues all year. Not sure why, but it was unfortunate for the team. Tough decisions ahead for Scott.

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Tim Butterfield
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Tim Butterfield

You always go with the hot hand, if you want to win

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MIchael Bennett
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MIchael Bennett

I think Luke’s speed may have made a difference

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Tim Winchester
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Tim Winchester

Adrian is a great athlete who appears to have a confidence issue. The stage might be too big for him mentally. Luke has been groomed for this his whole life.

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Darrell Moore
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Darrell Moore

Yes he would have given the team another dimension with his speed.

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Darrell Moore
Darrell Moore

Also Coach Frost coaches much better with Luke than he does with Adrian. Adrian is just more hesitant than Luke is and I think the injury bug has him mentally scared.

Steve Farrell
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Steve Farrell

Should have Luke played more? That's like asking if bears crap in the woods..

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Barry Rogers
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Barry Rogers

Heck yes, keep him in! He's the real deal, can make plays, and it looks like the team rallies around him.

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Ruthie Patterson
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Ruthie Patterson

HE MAID THINGS BETTER WHEN HE WAS IN HE WILL BE THE QB NEXT YEAR IF ADRIAN IS NOT BETTER

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David Jorgensen
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David Jorgensen

It just felt like for the season that the coaches put the needs of Adrian's ahead of the needs of the team

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

Luke is next years starter. it is a no brainers. If Frost decides to be Bo Pelini and insist he is right and everyone else is wrong and stick with AM the Huskers will get another year of no bowl.

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Keith White
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Keith White

Go with the hot hand. If Luke had just been lucky because they expected run from him, he too would bog down and then you know it's not the qb but the great defensive thry were facing.

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James Howell
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James Howell

A player playing with confidence vs a player struggling. The entire team plays at a different upbeat tempo and speed when McCaffery is in the game. Even from a 2nd/3rd string role he commands the O!

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Semaj Revoc
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Semaj Revoc

Because its been obvious for most if not all season AM isn't right in mind or body. Frost went all in and doubled down on him being "The" guy. Vedral or McCaffrey should've been in after 1st qtr.

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levodee
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levodee

We needed a spark. They put him in at WR and QB in the 1st with success, then disappeared until late in 4th when it was all but too late. Needed to unload bag of tricks in this one and didn't do it.

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Ben Eicher
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Ben Eicher

Give it a try. Didn't have to be for the whole game thought.

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Not the right time

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Richard Owens
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Richard Owens

Wrong time for the effort.

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John Lautt
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John Lautt

Nebraska and it's entire team is a joke!!! When does the arrogance end that thinks they should win every game?? When does reality sink in that Nebraska is just like every other lower team?

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Brendan Keeley
Brendan Keeley

Troll some other site!

Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
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Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

Looking at the schedule, 5-0 on the front end is a definite possibility. Going 3-4 on the backend is doable. Having said that, there's still no consistency with this team, making 5-7 just as much of a possibility.

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No

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Double D
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Double D

8 wins.. Lol. We'll be lucky to get half of that. Do you know who our coach is?

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Scott Ferguson
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Scott Ferguson

Schedule is not favorable at all.

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

The schedule actually is favorable if you look at not just who we play, but when we play them. Looking at the non con, we'll definitely come out of the gate 3-0, then MSU & MD. We can win those. That would be 5-0. 3-4 on the back end is doable, even if you pencil in IU, OR, & OSU as definite L's.

Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Never would believe this, but we could come away with only 2-4 wins. I do love the new QB, the new DC coordinator and new OL coach. But no proven RBs, limited personnel in the DL,, Rhule has never learned the run first offense, and we have TOO MANY coaches. A hat on backwards isn't going to help.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

We saw what we saw last season and that means little hope we can win 5-6 in 2026. Too many new things to know what is going to happen but easy to assume 8 wins is out of the question.

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AK-460Mag Nurse
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AK-460Mag Nurse

I hate to be this negative but I think we'll be lucky to make a bowl game 😔 Between not being able to beat a ranked opponent, the coaching carousel, no proven QB or RB and just sucking the last 25 years I'm starting to lose hope and lose faith in this staff. GBR 😭

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Edward Payne
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Edward Payne

I'm hopeful, but six wins seems most likely until the the team proves itself with a new QB and rebuilt lines.

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Andy Redick
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Andy Redick

Not possible. Lost our best player to the NFL draft. New OL coach and DC. Major rebuild. Scary to think this is year 4 and NU is talking about a major rebuild. Rhule sells the Kool Aid hard in the off season. GBR!!!

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Nebraska Right to Life
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Nebraska Right to Life

QB turnover machine. No D tackles. No RBs. Good Luck. 6-6 is the absolute ceiling. 5-7 is what it will be.

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Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?
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Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

YES have QB option run pass

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

He seems more than just a mobile QB, he plays with abandon and spunk. Why wasn't he here right out of high school? But how could we have lost Ekeler? Have we turned into the dumbest program in America?

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Michael Gross
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Michael Gross

Running quarterback opens ton on new plays.

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Scott Ferguson
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Scott Ferguson

Mobility is a good thing to have. Opens up a few things.

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John Haller
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John Haller

It better or Holgorsen will need to be the next firing

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

I sure hope so.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Of course, it should since we had a statue QB, once Lateef was in the offense changed to suit his skill set, and so it follows that Dana will tweak the offense to suit Colandea's skill set and with a new o-line coach changes come.

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No

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Rod Shuman
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Rod Shuman

You would HOPE it does but I’ve got zero faith they’ll utilize him the right way

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