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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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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 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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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Will Pryce Sandfort return to Nebraska for another season?
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Will Pryce Sandfort return to Nebraska for another season?
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Will Nebraska beat Vanderbilt to reach the Sweet 16?
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Will Nebraska beat Vanderbilt to reach the Sweet 16?
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After losing five of its last 10 games, will Nebrasketball regain its mojo?
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After losing five of its last 10 games, will Nebrasketball regain its mojo?
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Will Riley Van Poppel take a noticeable jump under Nebraska’s new DL coaching?
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Will Riley Van Poppel take a noticeable jump under Nebraska’s new DL coaching?
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Can Nebraska’s running back room stay productive without Emmett Johnson?
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Can Nebraska’s running back room stay productive without Emmett Johnson?
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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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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?
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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?
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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?
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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?
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Which problem can Nebraska least afford to repeat against Michigan State?
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Which problem can Nebraska least afford to repeat against Michigan State?
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Will Nebraska shock Michigan in their Big Ten opener this weekend?
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Will Nebraska shock Michigan in their Big Ten opener this weekend?
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Yes

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No WINNER

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Yes

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

It is in the passing game but has regressed in the running game. If NU can't run the ball effectively we may not win again, if they can, we got a chance in all of them. And quit saying all except Michigan, they are beatable if an explosive passing attack can also run well!

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75%
No

7 Comments
Glenn Suzuki
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Glenn Suzuki

Lacks energy and conditioning. Poor blocking assignments.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Still no run game, little short game passing, not using Vokelek and Rhamir enough and so on and so forth, sad and contintually sadder state of affairs

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

Did you watch today's game with Illinois?

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Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

I'm torn on this question, but ultimately I voted no. Every successful offense needs explosive "chunk" plays in the passing game like NU got last week. However, a successful offense can't be totally one dimensional like the Huskers were last week. The leading rusher can't have 1 carry for 60 yds.

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

Averaging around 29 points per game on offense, and averaging 31 points per game on defense. I'd say they are pretty balanced. I am disappointed as a 70 year fan that those are the numbers. So, no. They aren't showing me much.

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42%
Yes

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58%
No WINNER

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Yes

2 Comments
Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

IMO, a player an offense can "ride" is dependable, gets tough yards and doesn't fumble. Grant has 144 attempts, 0 fumbles. Like many between the tackles RBs, he seems to get better with more carries. The two games he's gotten 20+ carries he's thrived.

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Bruce Kinkead
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Bruce Kinkead

He is a step up from any other back, which is Yant now that the others are hurt.

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58%
No

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

No one can do that. It's a team sport.

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

No single player wins games. That said, some players do dominate in the games, offense and defense. But it is the "team" effort that wins. One player can't do it all.

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Yes WINNER

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No

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13 Comments
Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

It's the coaches job to put the players in the best position to succeed individually and as a team. If there's something Mark Whipple can implement in the middle of the season to help the OL, and score points, he should do that.

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Brian Machan
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Brian Machan

Not a full scale strategy change, but play to our strength. Good to see some new player at RT. (Benhart might look good on paper, but his poor game playing stalls a lot of drives)

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Chris Nielsen
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Chris Nielsen

Would love to see grant, yant and logan smothers running some wildcat at some point

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Darrin Auxier
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Darrin Auxier

We have a mobile QB, we need to use that more with designed QB keepers

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Steve “S85” T
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Steve “S85” T

Not only do I think they should, quick hitters and more run plays, but I think these coaches are on top of it.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

Well, as one local sports writer said, when it comes to pass blocking, the OL looks like a bunch of Matadors out there, particularly the right side of the line. Consequently, that's been getting CT killed. He won't hold up all season like that, I don't care how tough he is. We gotta protect him!

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Agron Leopold
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Agron Leopold

Thompson is getting killed. Let him move around. At least if he's getting hit while on the run it won't be flat footed with his arm in the air for a free shot.

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Al Wenburg
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Al Wenburg

Move the pocket around or line up with two running backs in the backfield. This would buy Casey Thompson the time and options he needs to get the offense rolling.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

O line is the worst I think I have ever seen, some major adjustments need to be done if they wanna keep making progress, O line is definitely holding us back, to much talent to be only scoring 14 points on Rutgers and I think play calling hasn’t been very impressive. GBR!!!

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

Go back to the Osborne days ... what did Dr. Tom do ? Why he subbed in players, especially young talent all the time....which is why year after year it seemed as if our entire team had so much experience because T.O. subbed in and played new guys all the time. Give those young ones a try !!!

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Blake Howitt
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Blake Howitt

we cannot expect to continue winning without crease runs...the B1G is too tough and our line is not good enough for that. Get the ball outside on the edge and off tackle. Quit expecting to gash anyone between the guards. Ain't gonna happen with this line.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Only hope with the tougher defenses we will be facing is to do what Purdue does, quick pass plays and rush breaking screens, quick outs, short routes, occasional deep ball shots and maybe throw in some Smothers and the option.

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Melvyn Halfon
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Melvyn Halfon

Roll the QB out if the pocket, and run some halfback screens!

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18%
No

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bribaby
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bribaby

Phil Steele has Turner Cochran as the #13 tackle in the nation, and Bryce Benhart as the #34 tackle in the nation. THE NATION!!! It's time to exert our dominance and stop letting the QB, RB, and receivers get in the way of the offensive tackles!

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

I am unfortunately skeptical about anything working this year.

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