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redwine65

redwine65

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NU 27
penn state 24

butler learned from the minnisota game and will stop the run this time by all means necessary, because Dave Aranda has become available.
penn states qb will have to beat us with his arm and thats where our db's earn their keep.
lateef and emmit will take the crowd out early with timely running drives and a dash of passing.
dana is now in charge of all game management moving forward.
if penn state dies they die, we need to be teir 1 again
 
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RBigredMax1

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Huskers 28
Pedo St 24

Archie will run for a 1st down on a fake punt and our team will rally for the lead!!!
 
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itseasyas1-2-3

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TheRealPeliniTheCrutch said:
This is a 2 TD game. Nebraska can’t stop the run and will be -2 in turnovers.
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I'm never a score predictor because momentum and turnovers are such big factors. But, in the game of styles, I think PSU has a strong edge overall.

In road games, you have to control turnovers, you have to be able to run the ball, stop the other team from running the ball and that is where PSU holds the advantage.

I don't know how well NU will be able to pressure the QB, but I'm sure PSU will really pressure TJ. I think they will bring enough constant pressure that our TE's may become nothing more than an extra blocker, which means one less receiver.

Coming through that stretch of IA, OSU, and IND (2 off 3 better on offense and all 3 better on defense that NU) kind of helped PSU determine who where were as an offense and last weeks 50 rush and 13 pass effort against MSU kind of showed us what we are likely in for. Plus they ran for 182 yards in the second half against a mediocre MSU team, so if nothing else, PSU got stronger as the game wore on.

NU has got to keep this thing close heading into the 4th quarter cause they are subject to running the ball and controlling the clock which could limit our offensive possessions. I don't think either of their backs have over a 20 yard run this year, so they are basically first down conscious running the ball. Hopefully, neither back breaks a couple long ones like Michigan did.

For some strange reason, IF it becomes a high scoring game (I don't expect that) I would like NU's chances. IF the kids continue to play at their very best with TJ at the controls, and if the team rally's around Matt as the former PSU player and wanting to win it for him, it could make NU tough to beat. We just can't let them get the momentum early with mistakes.
 
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jeffhnelson

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Seeing that we have a Heisman hopeful at RB, a back up QB coming off his first game where he looked like an All American and playing a team that is 4-6. Seems like a no-brainer, PSU 20 Nebraksa 16
 
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cestrup

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If I’m Nebraska I’m denying them the run on offense. Force them to beat you at something they’re not comfortable with.
On offense I’m limiting chances for mistakes.
special teams has been a strength, as well.

I mean it’s all there. Nebraska could win. But if in the 3Q I see rhule looked panicked I know how it ends
 
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salsa red

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cestrup said:
If I’m Nebraska I’m denying them the run on offense. Force them to beat you at something they’re not comfortable with.
On offense I’m limiting chances for mistakes.
special teams has been a strength, as well.

I mean it’s all there. Nebraska could win. But if in the 3Q I see rhule looked panicked I know how it ends
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I don't think we've been able to stop anyone from running this year. Only positive is their qb isn't very mobile.
 
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Zeke Husker

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Penn State 24
Nebraska 13
Outside of some nice running by Emmit, the offense dries up
 
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OxfordComma

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Our coaches scheme something up over the bye week that works. Good guys up at the half. Then bad guys make better halftime adjustments and comeback in the second half. Close to the end. Good guys win, because I said so.
 
The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy

The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy

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We can’t stop the run, don’t tackle well in space, and can’t get sacks. I expect Penn State to run heavy which is not good for us. I think the game will be close but Penn State has a lot of talent and will treat this like their Bowl Game. Definitely a disappointing season for Penn State but they’ll be up for us. It is a pride game for them. PSU Jim Knowles is a very good Defensive Coordinator.

Penn State 35
Nebraska 27
 
ADV88

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I posted this earlier this week and I stand by it...

I Truly Believe Nebraska wins this one and gains a little respect in doing so...

I think Nebraska is pissed about MN and a couple of games that got away from them and want to prove something these next 2 weeks
They had an extra week to Prepare and set up TJ
Emmett Johnson will want to show off that he at least deserves a trip to be in the discussion which will take heat off TJ
PSU from what I saw is averaging 30.4 PPG and now dealing with a backup QB who's not exactly stellar that bodes well for the Blackshirts secondary
Husker Run Defense has been getting a little better each game (still lots of room for improvement but better).
The Secondary is strong enough to allow the rest of the D to come up with better schemes to help stop that run so I think they can hold them to that 30 ppg average
Huskers are averaging 32.5 ppg (Yes, I know Akron & HCU but PSU also had FIU & Villanova and Nevada to pump their Average) and with EJ, TJ and a host of others showing off I think they'll have a good day
Throw in some Eck Magic on special teams and this one belongs to Nebraska

I'm gonna say Huskers 31 PSU 28

PS: UCLA & NW both beat them... 2 teams DONU has beat... Get It Done Huskers!
 
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BugsAreQualityProtein

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Nice little breakdown of Lateef’s first start. Wonder how they’ll expand upon the passing game or if they’ll leave it pretty vanilla again with rollouts and RPOs. In any case we need EJ to go well over the century mark again if we’re going to win this game.
 
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thall___

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Pedd St fans are very pessimistic about this game, anticipating a blowout in our favor.

Means something when they've watched all their games.
 
lifer56

lifer56

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thall___ said:
Pedd St fans are very pessimistic about this game, anticipating a blowout in our favor.

Means something when they've watched all their games.
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For some reason I have a hard time imagining a good B1G conference team’s fans being pessimistic about playing another team who has sucked for 20 years.
 
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thall___

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lifer56 said:
For some reason I have a hard time imagining a good B1G conference team’s fans being pessimistic about playing another team who has sucked for 20 years.
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Same but that's the sentiment on their boards at the moment.

Much like the Michigan game, I feel like we have the advantage on paper. Would really be a shame to get out coached by a makeshift staff like theirs, but not unprecedented.
 
lifer56

lifer56

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thall___ said:
Same but that's the sentiment on their boards at the moment.

Much like the Michigan game, I feel like we have the advantage on paper. Would really be a shame to get out coached by a makeshift staff like theirs, but not unprecedented.
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They have better players. And a gigantic home field advantage.
 
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dinglefritz

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Cruel Halo said:
24 Nebraska
31 Penn St

Penn St has averaged 22.5 points since Grunkemeyer took over QB1 duties. I think their run game is the difference.
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I give up trying to guess what we’re going to do. The Huskers are like a box of chocolates…..
 
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dinglefritz

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itseasyas1-2-3 said:
I'm never a score predictor because momentum and turnovers are such big factors. But, in the game of styles, I think PSU has a strong edge overall.

In road games, you have to control turnovers, you have to be able to run the ball, stop the other team from running the ball and that is where PSU holds the advantage.

I don't know how well NU will be able to pressure the QB, but I'm sure PSU will really pressure TJ. I think they will bring enough constant pressure that our TE's may become nothing more than an extra blocker, which means one less receiver.

Coming through that stretch of IA, OSU, and IND (2 off 3 better on offense and all 3 better on defense that NU) kind of helped PSU determine who where were as an offense and last weeks 50 rush and 13 pass effort against MSU kind of showed us what we are likely in for. Plus they ran for 182 yards in the second half against a mediocre MSU team, so if nothing else, PSU got stronger as the game wore on.

NU has got to keep this thing close heading into the 4th quarter cause they are subject to running the ball and controlling the clock which could limit our offensive possessions. I don't think either of their backs have over a 20 yard run this year, so they are basically first down conscious running the ball. Hopefully, neither back breaks a couple long ones like Michigan did.

For some strange reason, IF it becomes a high scoring game (I don't expect that) I would like NU's chances. IF the kids continue to play at their very best with TJ at the controls, and if the team rally's around Matt as the former PSU player and wanting to win it for him, it could make NU tough to beat. We just can't let them get the momentum early with mistakes.
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Despite his UCLA performance, TJ is still the wildcard.
 
lifer56

lifer56

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dinglefritz said:
Our QB may actually be better.
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Hope you’re right. But it’ll take more than one game against a mediocre team to convince me.

PSU is way deeper and more talented in the trenches than NU. We have one stud RB, they have two. Our WRs may favorably compare. I think they have the edge most everywhere else.

Shitt, we might actually be better on special teams. lol!!

Im hopeful! But I sure as hell wouldn’t put any of my own money on DONU tonight.
 
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