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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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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will Nebraska softball add a transfer pitcher before the portal closes?
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Will Nebraska softball add a transfer pitcher before the portal closes?
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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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Improved WINNER

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Improved

Robert Martinez
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Robert Martinez

It needed to be done. Changes like this often is the kick teams need to unite around

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Richard Byers
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Richard Byers

Scott threw a pass with 4 minutes to go in the game when the offense was running the ball on a warn down and very tired defense. It got us to the one yard line too soon in the game. We could have drained the clock and ran the ball. Game management was the main reason we kept losing close games.

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Patrick O'Brien
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Patrick O'Brien

The Huskers will be fired up and well coached.

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K De Backer
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K De Backer

Only can go up....

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Bill and Kathy Dalton
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Bill and Kathy Dalton

Mickey has some fire. His team will bring it on Saturday

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Rob Thomason
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Rob Thomason

MJ will unite this team.. no more soundbites about good practices.. just old school football...fundamentals

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

If anyone other than TA had been hired as the AD, Frost wouldn't even have been here for the first 3 games. TA did the right thing at that time imo, under the circumstances. He again has done the right thing under these new circumstances. I like MJ a lot, great recruiter and loves NU....GBR!!!!

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Peter Campbell
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Peter Campbell

The players didn't need 3 more weeks of uncertainty, especially when it was inevitable at this point.

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Michael Aube
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Michael Aube

Mickey Joseph is fully engaged, and will ignite this team! I fully expect to see this entire team "molt" their "Frostiness", and transform into a real Husker squad again. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen soon. Go Big Red!

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Grant Ritz
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Grant Ritz

Mickey will bring more positive energy on gameday; and more detail and accountability in practices.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Greatly improved, Frost was unfortunately more of a disease that was slowly killing the team because of a losing culture, lack of energy and excitement and the same old talk in the press conferences because of the same ole issues.

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RΞV
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RΞV

Ever been in a relationship you needed to end because it was just time....except it was past time? You didn't hate this person, still cared for them, but you knew you had to end it sooner or later, kept putting it off.....and when you finally did, it was like you were flying through the air...

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Scott Heitmann
Scott Heitmann

This isn't a dating relationship, it's a coach teaching/mentoring young kids. kids that make mistakes daily.

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ghuskerdude1

Feels like a weight was lifted. Sure was pulling for Frost.Hope DONU finds a way to keep HCMJ and Beckton around.

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Jason Loffer
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Jason Loffer

We can now move on now that Frost is gone. There is no more noise about it. The players can now focus on playing a game. A new voice means new rejuvenation!

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Mitch Bronston
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Mitch Bronston

Defense is woeful. Only hope for Nebr victory is a scoring feast by both sides...last team possession will win.

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Visitor
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Visitor

The atmosphere around the program was "dead man walking". That sucks the motivation. This will reignite drive.

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Jim Firnhaber
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Jim Firnhaber

Somebody has to jolt the defense to play better. Perhaps it's a hopeless cause in the moment. We'll find out on Saturday.

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Jerry Siedschlag
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Jerry Siedschlag

There is no way he could make it worse.

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Worsened

VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Defensive Coordinator shoulda been fired b4 Frost, defense is a complete embarrassment and OU will hang 60 on these guys and these transfers aren’t very impressive. They should be stripped of there blackshirts, wearing a blackshirt used to be an honor, now it’s like every kid gets a trophy, pathetic

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B

Creates short term instability and uncertainty within the ranks. Undermines confidence in players and staff to beat a tough opponent days away.

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Brian Machan
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Brian Machan

The Problem is the defense. Our offense has proving ability to score, our special teams has improved, however our defense continues to be horrific. The wrong man was fired. Chins needs to go

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Yes

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No WINNER

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Yes

Agron Leopold
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Agron Leopold

If the athletic department let's it be known that there are available seats... people who don't usually get to go will snatch them up. All the fans who take it for granted can stay home and pout. Those of us who want to go to a Husker game will show up and raise hell

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Matt Cain
Matt Cain

You have to raise hell because the game is now secondary due to poor performance

Ryan Moss
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Ryan Moss

It’s all they have left of their once stories program. Now it’s just hope followed by all the stages of grief. Sad.

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Herbie Husker Titze
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Herbie Husker Titze

Because the fans and local businesses will continue to support them...I will

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Kerry Bahns
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Kerry Bahns

Come on, it's the HUSKERS!

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

I say yes but.....only if Frost and Co can come through with a career saving season. If Frost and Co are gone with games still to play, then probably not!

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James Traut
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James Traut

Loyalty is still a part of Husker football. Loyalty won’t last forever but is present today.

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No

Matt Cain
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Matt Cain

The streak is a joke now anyway. It's not packed and we all know the local businesses buy up tickets to keep it going. Let it go and focus on upgrading the facilities and the actual football product we put on the field.

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

Neb will not win another game. Mickey Joseph cannot do this by just showing up. The defense is horribly inept. The Blackshirt program is a joke.

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Tom Rothanzl
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Tom Rothanzl

I believe that the premium prices(and donation) for season tickets does not match the product on the field and has not for a decade. Somethings got to give.

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Brad Meister
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Brad Meister

its over....for alot of things, we are a volleyball state

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Its over this season because we will likely not beat Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Purdue or Iowa and it is up in the air whether we can even beat Rutgers, Illinois and Indiana. Our defense just looks too weak and offense is still too inconsistent.

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More runs than passes.

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More passes than runs. WINNER

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More runs than passes.

Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

First game is always vanilla on offense. They will try to establish the run with basic run formations.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Slightly more runs than passes... if we are smart. Or it's going to be a long year.

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Nat Warren
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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.

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Man who stares at Q-functions
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Man who stares at Q-functions

They will play to win. The way to win is to grind Northwestern down.

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Dalynn Parks
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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.

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Mick Hanson
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Mick Hanson

Show off our running back talent, as they won't stop us by the end of the game.

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More passes than runs.

Ryan Moss
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Ryan Moss

You typically pass a lot more when you’re playing from behind.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

It will likely be balanced, but slightly more runs. Whipple likes running.

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Jory Knowlton
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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.

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Brad Meister
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Brad Meister

because the coaches are idiots...run the damn ball

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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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.

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Jim Firnhaber
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Jim Firnhaber

There will be swing passes and screens that will act as substitutes for runs, loosen up the D and spread the defense.

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