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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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Let's see 'em!

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Not the right time

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Let's see 'em!

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Richard MacMillan
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Richard MacMillan

the experience, especially with a bowl bid tenuous at best, will be worthwhile going forward.

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Matt Bonham
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Matt Bonham

This team is literally at a "what do we have to lose" point.

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Gale Cogswell
Gale Cogswell

We should of done this before now. They have been struggling since the first game.

Doug Clark
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Doug Clark

To get better, they have to play. The season is nearly lost, let the young guys play and get some experience.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

IF . . . they show signs of being able to play as well as their upperclass counterparts. There's still a chance at a bowl.

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Steve Rose
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Steve Rose

It’s time. Get them some playing time with live bullets

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Not the right time

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Bob Berg
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Bob Berg

We can win these games. Maybe give them a few reps but if they're not ready then it won't be pretty. Get two of three and play a bowl.

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That's his job

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Not productive

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That's his job

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Jack Long
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Jack Long

the Huskers are still soft from themik eReilly years and we need to cleanse the team of that garbage.

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Donald Gruenemeyer
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Donald Gruenemeyer

Scott is stating the facts............the question was asked and answered. Were names mentioned? No. He said he told the team the same things.......the problems are obvious when you watch them play

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Larry Johnson
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Larry Johnson

Frost/staff have their work cut out with a team essentially inherited from the Mike Riley debacle. Until their own recruits are the majority, the whip is going to need to be cracked, repeatedly!

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Bill Galvin
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Bill Galvin

assess chewed is winning food

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Paul Wheeler
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Paul Wheeler

he is doing a good job with what he has to work with if all the arm chair quarterback &news media would keep there noises out of it &let him do his job things would be better

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Michael Johnson
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Michael Johnson

You would not see Alabama players doing that

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Joan Nelson
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Joan Nelson

It’s a tough conference.

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David Weaver
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David Weaver

Back in the day, this wouldn't even be a topic if players were called out for toughness. But in today's world everyone is overly sensitive - drives me nuts. Football isn't for softies - toughen up

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Michael Moore
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Michael Moore

The players need a team meeting without the coaches. They (players) need to start calling out their teamates as a whole and decide to step up or keep losing. Basically a gut check and heart!

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David West
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David West

That is exactly who he is, like it or not he is the coach and sometimes you have to say the hard thing . That's life, so good for him to teach these young men that

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Scott Eppenbach
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Scott Eppenbach

Some of the fan base wants to blame the coaching staff and already wants Frosts head, He did the right thing making it public to give a taste of what he is saying to the players. It is on players now

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Arlie Rauch
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Arlie Rauch

Maybe he has been doing it in private, and it has been like talking to a fence post. Maybe this is his only option. We don't have enough information here to know for sure..

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Tony Cameron
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Tony Cameron

They have been playing like a bunch of California fruitcakes for the past 15 years+ yes they need to toughen up and play with some heart, guts, and desire. Nebraska hasnt played with any of that!!!!

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Rich Leffler
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Rich Leffler

I think that they definitely need to toughen up and i believe that's part of it. These players are used to losing and seemed more interested in getting out of the cold more than winning the game.

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Not productive

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Ruthie Patterson
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Ruthie Patterson

That Might Be The Reason They Are Not Playing Well But They Should Take It Like A Man And Play Better

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Tom Eggerling
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Tom Eggerling

Clearly it didn't resonate with the team, on the field at least. No doubt about it, the statement did not change behaviors in a good way. I would have done the same, but it was a miss....

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Robert Enyeart
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Robert Enyeart

Not Sure. Has "No fear of failure" morphed into "I don't care?"

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Christopher Running
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Christopher Running

Leadership 101 - Praise in public, Punish in private.

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Tom Eggerling
Tom Eggerling

Exactly. Spot on.

Doug Miller
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Doug Miller

Look in the mirror Frost, and then forget about the loyalty factor and get tough with assistants. That last touchdown Purdue scored was ridiculous. DC can't seem to make adjustments. Call them out.

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Bob Berg
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Bob Berg

There could be other ways to go about it. Kids are different today. Not softer or bad attitudes, just different. Frost played with some really tough hombres, the likes of which we may never see again.

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michael daly
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michael daly

its something you maybe do in front of the team but not in public. better to be putting in 2nd and 3rd stringers who display the heart, if not the technique, to Win

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They sure will

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Too big a setback

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They sure will

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Robert Enyeart
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Robert Enyeart

Remember when Coach Frost said he wanted players who had "a love for the game"? I think you will see that those players who truly love the game will rebound and invest themselves in the next game.

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

1st, it's Northwestern not Ohio State. 2nd, it is that time of year where the coaches want to know who the winners are and I am sure they have brought that up with the players. NO ones job is safe.

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Jay Carter
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Jay Carter

no where to go but up the ladder

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Darrell Moore
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Darrell Moore

This team doesn't show any Quit and Good For Them.

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

They have the talent and will have the fire 🔥

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Jon Jorgenson
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Jon Jorgenson

Coach Frost believes in his team. The team will respond and play hard. One game at a time. GBR

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

Part of the difference between last year and this year was the heavy load of high expectations thrown onto the shoulders of this year's team. That weight has been lifted.

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Daniel Kruger
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Daniel Kruger

They had low expectations for beating Ohio State but Frost has them hungry and they will bounce back!

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

The guys who would have responded negatively left last year. Frost has the right guys to keep moving forward

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RJ Heinen
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RJ Heinen

Ohio State is the best team in the country hands down. Nebraska bounces back in a big way.

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Paul Popp
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Paul Popp

I think realistically they knew that OSU was a much better team than they were, and this game was more of a measuring stick.

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Michael Ervin
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Michael Ervin

Have to bounce back...otherwise the backsliding begins...Like Cam said...can't let OH ST beat you twice...

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Ruthie Patterson
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Ruthie Patterson

I Believe In Scott Frost That He Will Make It Happen GO BIG RED

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Mark Warsocki
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Mark Warsocki

The world did not end, we just lost a game to a very good team. I believe the players will want to prove themselves against Northwestern.

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Rick Chambers
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Rick Chambers

Yes I believe they will because they have no choice, this can be a lesson well learned, and hope they do learn from it.

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Frank Johnson
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Frank Johnson

This may be a tad strong, but the alternative is to strong the other way. As fans we so desperately want them to win it alters our good judgement. Scott has them going in the right direction.

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Too big a setback

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Nate Stineman
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Nate Stineman

Nebraska cannot afford to turn the ball over. TO's will decide this game as well. No picks, no fumbles and no stupid penalties, we have a chance. I'm not being negative, just realistic.

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

been a Husker believer for far to long. time after time Nebraska has disappointed at pivotal program moments.

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Jeremy Woitaszewski
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Jeremy Woitaszewski

This team has shown a pattern of playing very inconsistent football... the pattern will continue and they’ll be lucky to get to 6 wins.

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