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Will Nebraska crack the AP Top 25 next week after hosting Maryland on Saturday?
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Will Nebraska crack the AP Top 25 next week after hosting Maryland on Saturday?
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Will Nebrasketball get a commitment this weekend from five-star power forward Dawson Battie?
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Will Nebrasketball get a commitment this weekend from five-star power forward Dawson Battie?
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Does Rutgers' loss to lowly UMass make you more nervous about Nebraska vs. Ohio?
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Does Rutgers' loss to lowly UMass make you more nervous about Nebraska vs. Ohio?
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If just one of these is possible, what would you rather see during the 2026 Husker football season?
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If just one of these is possible, what would you rather see during the 2026 Husker football season?
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Will the home sellout streak for Nebraska football survive the 2026 season?
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Will the home sellout streak for Nebraska football survive the 2026 season?
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Thumbs up or down on the Huskers' black uniforms for their Halloween game against Washington?
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Thumbs up or down on the Huskers' black uniforms for their Halloween game against Washington?
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Will Nebraska's defense force 20 or more turnovers during the 2026 season?
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Will Nebraska's defense force 20 or more turnovers during the 2026 season?
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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Does Pryce Sandfort's return put Nebraska basketball in true 2027 title contention?
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Does Pryce Sandfort's return put Nebraska basketball in true 2027 title contention?
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Will Nebraska softball remain a WCWS contender without Jordy Frahm as a player?
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Will Nebraska softball remain a WCWS contender without Jordy Frahm as a player?
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Will Nebraska softball beat Oklahoma State in the Super Regional?
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Will Nebraska softball beat Oklahoma State in the Super Regional?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Will Nebraska's basketball roster be a top contender in the Big Ten in 2026-27?
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Will Nebraska's basketball roster be a top contender in the Big Ten in 2026-27?
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Will No. 4 Nebraska softball make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2026?
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Will No. 4 Nebraska softball make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2026?
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Yes WINNER

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Brent Matz
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Brent Matz

We should. Easier schedule. Good talent left from previous regime. Nice portal pickups. But in the last few years I've always felt optimistic only to have hopes dashed. So for now, I'm taking a cautious wait and see attitude.

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Steve McLaughlin
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Steve McLaughlin

They are much better than their recent records

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Davis Baker
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Davis Baker

Players look in better shape to finish games, which should help in some of the close ones NU has recently lost. Play calling should also improve. Let's not kid ourselves though, it will mostly rest on QB play. Jeff Sims must stay healthy! There just appears to be too much of a dropoff after him.

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

Matt Ruhle philosophy of training camps is complete opposite of Scott Frost. That’s why.

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Robert Scrivner
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Robert Scrivner

We were close in a lot of games the last two years. Better coaching and technique should make the difference.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

NU has had enough talent to make a bowl game all 6 yrs they missed out, they were just the right coach away! I think Rhule is the difference & I see no reason they can't win 6 or 7 games, maybe 8! It will really boil down to team chemistry, can it gel that quickly? I think it will!

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Visitor
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Visitor

Should have qualified last season. They have the pieces, now the coaches topic it all together better.

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Jimmy L
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Jimmy L

I think .500 is doable with the schedule and talent

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

The talent is/was there. The thing lacking was coaching > Culture, Discipline, better play calling, etc.

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Vance Bartels
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Vance Bartels

The majority of our losses the past few years were from a lack of discipline and attention to details. Coach Ruhl is all about both of those things.

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Fallbrook HS AG Dept
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Fallbrook HS AG Dept

Rhule has the program going in the right direction.

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Vincent Mahon
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Vincent Mahon

They have the talent and a competent coaching staf.

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James Wyatt
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James Wyatt

I believe in the process that the coaches are instilling in the players and themselves to be the best you can be like Osborne and Devaney taught back in the day as well as being accountable one another! GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!!!!!!!!!

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Steve Farell
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Steve Farell

Yes - if Sims plays the whole season

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Steve Farell
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Steve Farell

Yes - if Sims plays the whole season

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Jeremy Kendall
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Jeremy Kendall

Regardless of how we do against Minnesota, I think better coaching and accountability will get the Huskers over the hump.

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Ed Starke
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Ed Starke

Coaching staff

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Jim Herchenbach
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Jim Herchenbach

We are going to win the close ones and easily make bowl game.

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Andrew Sprecher
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Andrew Sprecher

6 wins is very likely and all they need.

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Rob Powers
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Rob Powers

Bowl games are not that hard to qualify for, which just shows how bad we've been lately. We can win half of our games.

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Rex Lamb
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Rex Lamb

No doubt better coaching will make a big difference.

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BlueJC 8
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BlueJC 8

OL is suspect with no depth.

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BlueJC 8
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BlueJC 8

OL is suspect with no depth.

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John Schaffert
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John Schaffert

I have lost faith. I will still cheer the Huskers on; but I won't believe them until I see it on the field, consistently.

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Dave Shellhammer
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Dave Shellhammer

Need to see some proof of improvement - let's play Minnesota first and see how it goes....

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

Tough schedule

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Minnesota on the road

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Purdue at home WINNER

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Minnesota on the road

jerry reinhardt
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jerry reinhardt

The way I see it, the little weasel will be running scared, not knowing what him!

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Purdue at home

Thomas Duncan
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Thomas Duncan

Rhule will Rule @ Home!

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

Lose no more at home against weaker opponents, Purdue lost too much and will need to replace Charlie Jones and Aidan O'cconell

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

I just believe NU is going to reestablish its home field advantage under Rhule and I think Purdue is going to take a step back next year under a new head coach. While Rhule is new too, NU needed him. PU didn't need or want to lose Brohm. Two programs trending in different directions in 2023.

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Mark Brigham
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Mark Brigham

It's at home and I think we will be understanding our new system and coaches by then.

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Walt Hansmann (CPTD, DTM)
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Walt Hansmann (CPTD, DTM)

Purdue is deeper into the first season of a new staff. And it is at home where the crowd is more of a factor.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Later in the season. The mini game is #1 and we'll have some kinks to work out. BUT I think we win both. With good coaching we'll finally put Mini in our rear view mirror.

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Kevin Bolin
Kevin Bolin

not likely

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Yes

Ken E
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Ken E

speed speed speed

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Bruce Neel
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Bruce Neel

Good job. A lot of good players and a lot from Nebraska

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Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

We are moving the roster and trying to get better! Thanks for hiring Coach Rhule, Trev!!!

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Chuck Bolder
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Chuck Bolder

Think they did very well considering the time they had to get er done!

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Kevin Hilyard
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Kevin Hilyard

I thought we did really well with the defensive and offensive line, plus the most in-state recruits since 98!

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Michael Graham
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Michael Graham

Top 25 is good.

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Scott Thomsen
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Scott Thomsen

In short order, Coach Rhule and staff put together a top 30 class. That's a great result for the short time they had to work with. My only pain point was losing Earnest Hausman to Michigan through the transfer portal.

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Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright

Ernnie's lose ! Besides, Rhule is replacing him with some 4 & even 5 star recruits out of Florida. Ernest WHO ? GBR !!!

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