What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

Asked by Husker Max

8/26/2022

What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

6 Comments

Wade Williams

First game is always vanilla on offense. They will try to establish the run with basic run formations.

Robert Lloyd

Slightly more runs than passes... if we are smart. Or it's going to be a long year.

Nat Warren

Oline should dominate a transfer portal depleted Northwestern front and get the practice running the ball that is needed to win in the BIG.

Man who stares at Q-functions

They will play to win. The way to win is to grind Northwestern down.

Dalynn Parks

I feel we should get a somewhat comfortable lead and start grinding out 1st downs via the run game. But if Oline under-performs and forgets to show up? All bets are off.

Mick Hanson

Show off our running back talent, as they won't stop us by the end of the game.

51%

More passes than runs.

6 Comments

Ryan Moss

You typically pass a lot more when you’re playing from behind.

Doug Einsel

It will likely be balanced, but slightly more runs. Whipple likes running.

Jory Knowlton

Whips will probably stick to a 54/46 ratio. I know they will be seeking as much balance as possible. An early lead would help balance things back to near 50/50. Early on as they go on attack, I think it may start out close to 60/40.

Brad Meister

because the coaches are idiots...run the damn ball

Randy Weitzenkamp

It'll be pretty close to a 50/50 split, but I'll give the slight edge to the run game. From what I've read our run blocking is better than our pass blocking right now. Much like the TO days I can envision a run heavy 1st & 2nd down to avoid 3rd and longs.

Jim Firnhaber

There will be swing passes and screens that will act as substitutes for runs, loosen up the D and spread the defense.

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

Asked by Husker Max

2 months left

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

19%

Yes Yes

81%

No No

19%

Yes

1 Comments

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.

81%

No

8 Comments

Scott Ferguson

Schedule is not favorable at all.

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.

Double D

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

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.

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.

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 😭

Edward Payne

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

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!!!

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.

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

Asked by Husker Max

27 days left

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

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

8 Comments

Linda Ogren

YES have QB option run pass

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?

Ruthie Patterson

Mobile QB

Michael Gross

Running quarterback opens ton on new plays.

Scott Ferguson

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

John Haller

It better or Holgorsen will need to be the next firing

Joe Hegarty

I sure hope so.

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.

9%

No

1 Comment

Rod Shuman

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

Husker Max

What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

49% More runs than passes.

51% More passes than runs. WINNER

49% More runs than passes.

51% More passes than runs.

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

19% Yes Yes

81% No No

19% Yes

81% No

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

91% Yes Yes

9% No No

91% Yes

9% No

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs.

19%

Yes Yes

81%

No No

19%

Yes

81%

No

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

9%

No