Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

Asked by Husker Max

7/27/2016

Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon WINNER

34%

Wisconsin

"... they need to exorcise those demons and beat a team that should challenge for a divisional title" - Kevin Sjuts, KOLN TV Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0

"... they need to exorcise those demons and beat a team that should challenge for a divisional title" - Kevin Sjuts, KOLN TV Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0 Show Less

3 Comments

Byron Augustin

They have us at home

Ron Bauer

They are and always have been a running team. Big "D" will really have to play their "A" game.

Michael Ervin

Huskers are building talent...they are largely on par with Wisconsin right now from a talent perspective...the Wisconsin game shows how well the coaches are developing the talent we have...win that...the Oregon game in 2017 can be the next barometer game

66%

Oregon

"... it will light a fire in the fan base and put a confidence level in this team going into the Big Ten" - Sean Callahan, Rivals.com Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0

"... it will light a fire in the fan base and put a confidence level in this team going into the Big Ten" - Sean Callahan, Rivals.com Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0 Show Less

5 Comments

Jerry Williams

Oregon will give us view of where we are in terms of development for the first part of the season. However, not necessarily for the season itself because Oregon uses, or has used much more of a hurry up offense than we see in BIG. .

Sean Fluharty

Over the past decade or so, Oregon has been considered a national power still has the national perception of being an elite program. These are the types of schools we need to be able to defeat on a regular basis if we want to be considered elite again.

Jason Coorts

The tone will be set early for what the season will look like. Just like last year. The BYU game said it all for what the team looked like last year.

Valerie Gilmore

some say whisky, i say quack quack. seems like it would feel better early and get the mo Joe junk going on.

Danny Baker

Oregon for non-conference and Wisconsin for conference. Beat the top and your on your way.

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

Asked by Husker Max

519 Votes

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

67%

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

33%

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

67%

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.

33%

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

926 Votes

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

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

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

63%

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

Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

34% Wisconsin

66% Oregon WINNER

34% Wisconsin

66% Oregon

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

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start

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

37% Yes Yes

63% No No

37% Yes

63% No

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon WINNER

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon

67%

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

33%

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

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

63%

No