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.

Will Cortez Mills be a game-changer at wide receiver in 2025?

Asked by Husker Max

287 Votes

Will Cortez Mills be a game-changer at wide receiver in 2025?

45%

Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45%

Yes, big impact

2 Comments

David Dahlkoetter

talent

Brad Meister

NU needs a freshman to have a big time impact. Hopefully this is the one.

55%

True freshman, needs time

3 Comments

Loren Zimmerman

I've given up any hope of anyone being an impact player until they prove they can actually perform. Too many "BUSTS", including the team, overall.

Roland St.Denis

Having watched him several times now, he needs to develop physically, and even more importantly, must focus on the mental game. He has too many lapses at the high school level. That will be magnified in the B1G

John Hoie

The only recent freshman I thought would be an impact player was Raiola. Barney was a pleasant surprise.

Asked by Husker Max

775 Votes

Will NU win 9 games next season?

54%

Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54%

Yes, schedule favors

10 Comments

Robert Lloyd

Why not... at least we can hope during the off-season. We are Nebraskans after all.

Michael Hoffart

Next season would be the season to do it. Pretty good set up schedule wise and we SHOULD have the talent to make it happen.

James Key

At least 8 Wins if no glaring issues.

A B

1. look at MR history. 2. Look at how MR's aggressiveness at improving coaching and roster. 3. the team has been learning how to win and we are positioned for a break through. 4. Dylan Raiola!!!

A B

1. look at MR history. 2. Look at how MR's aggressiveness at improving coaching and roster. 3. the team has been learning how to win and we are positioned for a break through. 4. Dylan Raiola!!!

William Snesrud

Because Rhule rocks

Joe Hegarty

Passing game will click.

David Dahlkoetter

Better depth. Offensive line needs to improve and will Defense looks awesome. Qb play will be better. Better widouts.

James McDermott

The schedule favors the huskers. The team seems to finally have the finishing attitude

Mike O

Yes. In fact, NU will win 11 games next year. But 3 of the wins will be moral victories. Final record: 8 wins, 3 moral victories, 2 losses.

46%

No, too optimistic

4 Comments

PJ SAid

I can't do it! I can't say it. Husker fans have been burned too many times. PROVE IT FIRST! GBR!

Isaiah Skrdla

We replaced 3 coordinators and basically lost our d-line. I haven’t seen any evidence that our o-line will be good next year. We also lost most of our running back room. We’re probably not going to be much better next year than this year.

Dave Levesque

I've been let down too many times.

Roger Shriver

If Coach Ruhl had made more changes after year 1 (OC, special teams) I would be more optimistic for year 3. But after three games, extra practices, and a bowl game (barely) this year, I haven't seen much to make me think things will be that much better next year.

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.

Will Cortez Mills be a game-changer at wide receiver in 2025?

45% Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55% True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45% Yes, big impact

55% True freshman, needs time

Will NU win 9 games next season?

54% Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46% No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54% Yes, schedule favors

46% No, too optimistic

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs.

45%

Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45%

Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time

54%

Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54%

Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic