
Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?
30%
Resilience outweighs how it happened
70%
Narrow win raises red flags
D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,
Reply ReplyN was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.
Reply ReplyI don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.
Reply ReplyThe only improvement I saw was only one stupid penalty. A 79% passing rating was overblown with two and three yard completions. D-Line got blown off the ball.
Reply ReplyDUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH
Reply ReplyMaybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.
Reply ReplyIn the last 5 games in 2024 plus this game, NU has only managed to score more than 20 points once with Holgersen's play calling. The OL and DL wasn't impressive. The defense had trouble stopping the run even though Cincy couldn't throw effectively. Do not drink the Kool-Aid yet!
Reply ReplyLast seven minutes, Cincy marches down the field and scores, Huskers can't put a final drive together and punt on 4th and 14. Cincy gets ball on the 10, marches, easily, down the field and, thankfully, throws the game away on a poorly executed pass in the end zone. we were dominated in the 4th qrt
Reply ReplyNo RB depth. Johnson is a star, but will get hurt early in the season if that load continues. D gashed by runs over and over. O didn’t finish drives.
Reply ReplyWhen compared to preseason hype the win raises flags on what is real and what isn’t. The hype = 1995 levels for a team that at best may be a 7 or 8 win team
Reply ReplyWe just aren't there yet. But thank God for our special teams. What a turn around. We need some linemen, both offense and defense.
Reply ReplyOL showed zero improvement and DL definitely has downgraded. Only 1 legit RB. WRs struggled to get separation. Once again misled by the biased Nebraska media during the offseason. Exactly why I don't drink the Kool-Aid
Reply ReplyGood teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.
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We lose this game every time for years. The culture is changing; the confidence is growing; the return to excellence is near. The old fogies who still wish bread was a dime will denigrate the O & D lines & malign the play calling. They forget how bad things have been. This is better. This was a win.
ReplyMany times in the past, the Huskers looked not so good against mediocre teams in nonconference, then got their act together for a good season. The Michigan game will be the real barometer.
Replythis time last year, this would have been a loss. Their backs were on the ropes, but managed to pull the W instead. Still need to learn how to keep the foot on the gas, and not let up in all 4 quarters...
ReplyBearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.
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