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Who's to blame for the third-down fiasco at Illinois?
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
10/15/2015

Who's to blame for the third-down fiasco at Illinois?

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Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

Run the play called.

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Doug Miller
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Doug Miller

It was a called run play and QB was told not to throw. He needs to get hearing aids or get his ego in check.

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Robert Hutsell
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Robert Hutsell

Not time to be Favre. Just plant your foot and go down

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Brent Pope
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Brent Pope

Football 101. A 3 year starter has to know that he CANNOT risk an incomplete pass there.

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Justin Carper
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Justin Carper

Sure coaches take the responsibility, but fault? Yeah, that was Tommy. It happens.

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If they really did call a run then why didn't the coaching staff bench Tommy on the next play. The next play was a pass yet again when they should have either kicked a field goal, punted, or ran the ball. The coaching unit pays lip service to the run. I was there and it was windy, passed all day.

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Jeff Storley
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Jeff Storley

First rule of leadership - it's always the boss' fault (in this case the coaches are the bosses). Call a play where there's no chance of it not being a run. It's all on the coaches.

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Visitor

coaches play should of never been called simple hand off to fullback we win

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Matt Kudron
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Matt Kudron

A belly dive, QB draw, or FB trap would have simplified the play. Why put your lead blocker (TE) in motion before the snap. He forgot to go in motion. Tommy didn't make sure he went in motion to the correct spot, our RB said he thought it was a run. THREE mistakes - that's on coaching.

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Keith Petrie
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Keith Petrie

They should have reinforced... NO PASS!!!

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Dick Plock
Dick Plock

Run the play called. He was told that not to pass!!!!!!!!

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T David Andrew M

There were so many opportunities in the first 3 quarters that were not taken advantage of that the game never should have hinged on the 3rd down in the 4th quarter.

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Ronald D. Bull
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Ronald D. Bull

Coaches need to insure a win not let the players play pee wee football. when leading by 6 and Ill has just march down the field. the field goal was the best chance to secure the win or run pass option, PS any more decisions like that heads need to row.

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Brian Lake
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Brian Lake

Clock mismanagement.

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Doug Shonka
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Doug Shonka

You know who Tommie is. He takes risks pushing the envelope. Keep it simple stupid!

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