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.

PREDICTION: Will Nebraska's next head football coach have Big 12 ties?

Asked by Husker Max

4 months left

PREDICTION: Will Nebraska's next head football coach have Big 12 ties?

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

41%

Yes

2 Comments

Kevin Bolin

most likely one of their coaches

Tom Hedlund

Leipold will likely prefer the Husker job over the Badgers for three reasons, and it's quite possible he would keep a few of the existing staff, namely Joseph and Busch.

59%

No

4 Comments

Larry Ewart

Leipold will likely stay at KU. Why? Because his contract will be renegotiated in a big way and if you win over half your games as a HC at Kansas you will be the all time winning coach ever. Jack Mitchell is number one. You will have long time security in this day and age of firing coaches.

Bob Notbob

Campbell isn't B1G quality. We can and will do much better. ISU is a 4th tier fbs team. We are a blue blood. We are not the same.

Wade Williams

I kind of doubt it because I believe Leipold would go to Wisconsin now that they fired Chryst and I don't think Aranda would come. That leaves Gundy, which is possible. Personally, I'd love to see it work out for MJ. GBR!!!!

Jay Reeder

I'll go with no. As the Baylor coach didn't leave for more money laden pastures last year. And the KU coach mayget a full court press from Wisconsin.

The Huskers haven't beaten an FBS team in nearly a full year. Will they break the skid vs. Indiana?

Asked by Husker Max

4 days ago

The Huskers haven't beaten an FBS team in nearly a full year. Will they break the skid vs. Indiana?

38%

Yes

62%

No WINNER

38%

Yes

8 Comments

Chris Martin

Indiana nearly lost to IU & WKU and the W over Idaho wasn't that impressive. They allowed IU RB Chase Brown 199 yds and WKU RB Kye Robichaux 135 yds. Grant, Ervin, Johnson & Yant will have a big day and help keep the defense off the field.

Brad Bredenkamp

Motivation by Mickey, simpler defense and a week of focus on individual technique will get the Huskers on track...IF there is any on-field leadership from the players.

KK Smith

Hope springs eternal...

Doug Einsel

Trying to remain optimistic.

Visitor

With the shock of losing a head coach and DC behind them, they two weeks of refocus and reset will benefit this talented team and the Huskers will have new inspiration to win this next contest.

Wade Williams

I believe in MJ enough that I do believe he will somehow have found a way to get this team ready to perform up to their capabilities. After the NW gm, SF said the guys needed something to believe in. They have to start with themselves. MJ will have em' believing!

hm dude

Its the Huskers GO BIG RED

James Key

why not has to happen eventually

62%

No

15 Comments

Andy Fields

Unfortunately, the skers may not win again this year. They not be lookin too good. No offense but, enough of the dumb polls till they get better.

Terry Busch

were not very good

Tucker Mcmann

As of right now, the defense cannot stop anybody, the offense is absolutely anemic, team moral is in the toilet, we are on the road against an improved IU team. Outside of all that, I think we have a great shot.

Danny Baker

The D-line for the Huskers will not be good enough to stop Indiana. The O-line will allow too many sacks.

Barton Jay Burroughs

I have seen no evidence, given the lack of coaching so far, that this team can rise to the challenge.

Steve Slezak

I think the team is lost even though MJ is the coach. It will be a reasonable effort, but ultimately, it will be a loss.

James Traut

“Recruiting beats coaching”… true for skill positions, but not true for OL, DL, and LB positions. Very poor player development at NU and too late now that the season in underway. Wonder what Benhart would be like had he chose Iowa or Wisconsin.

Jim Firnhaber

Line play has been terrible. Need to prove it now or I won't believe.

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Heck no, defense is so bad we can't trust the team at all.

Dennis Peterson

Haven’t shown that they know how or want to.

Jon Jorgenson

Our team has not tackled in practices for four years. No toughness. A great touch football team.

david mellott

The Huskers have a losing culture. Mickey doesn't stand a chance.

Randy Wolf

This team has been neglected for several years. Frost, it seems, spent more time on personal problems but was happy to take the salary. My gut feeling is he was trying to get fired BEFORE Oct 1st and he did everything he could to do that, including the onside kick.

Arthur Cayette

No reason to start winning now. MJ seems like a great coach but you have a front line that does not want to protect the QB. They look like the basketball team with no will nor want. As Tom Kropp said when he chose Kearney St BB over UNL “they can make a good player bad”

Glenn Suzuki

Team not motivated and not playing with energy and enthusiasm. Need new coaches to motivate them.

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.

PREDICTION: Will Nebraska's next head football coach have Big 12 ties?

41% Yes Yes

59% No No

41% Yes

59% No

The Huskers haven't beaten an FBS team in nearly a full year. Will they break the skid vs. Indiana?

38% Yes

62% No WINNER

38% Yes

62% No

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs.

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

41%

Yes

59%

No

38%

Yes

62%

No WINNER

38%

Yes

62%

No