Prediction Thread

TruHusker

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Iowa will feast on our defensive right side with the run and will throw to their backs. they will continue to be very patient and wait for us to make a mistake.

14 - 10 either way
 

SWIowahawks_rivals44758

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I think how well Iowa does on 3down conversions and how well they limit Nebraska to convert will decide the game..

Iowa isn't very good on 3down and that is we're Nebraska has the biggest advantage because they are one of the better teams in the country at 19th. converting on 3rd down.
Makes total sense. I've noticed in the games that I've watched how good Nebraska and Tommy are at third downs.
 

loper

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I've read on here that Nebraska severally lacks a pass rush. That will help the pawing as will getting their top TE back. Iowa rushed for over 100 yards against Michigan so I'm not worried on that front. I think Wadley scores on a long run or two. The Iowa OLine is healthy and really clicking.

Not to split hairs because it's still good defense but Maryland ran for 43 yards and had -22 yards on sacks. Still impressive except for the fact that Maryland is not good at running the ball.

Iowa's MVP this season might be the punter. He has flipped the field on numerous occasions. Lightborn hasn't been good so I think Iowa wins the field position battle tomorrow.

I just don't see Nebraska as an elite defense. Or it's just wishful thinking that Iowa will look half way decent on offense.
I don't like to say this, but several of these are my concerns as a Husker fan living in Cedar Rapids and also following the Hawks: Wadley, Kittle, O line, Beathard due to have a good day and Maryland was awful. I also question how healed Tommy's hammy can be in 13 days.
 
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Redscarlet

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I don't like to say this, but several of these are my concerns as a Husker fan living in Cedar Rapids and also following the Hawks: Wadley, Kittle, O line, Beathard due to have a good day and Maryland was awful. I also question how healed Tommy's hammy can be in 13 days.

Ever Husker fan concerns are how is Tommy's hamstring one of the biggest keys to the game for us to come out on top.
 

donahues17

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If Iowa scores more than 14 points I see 2 of the TDs to be from special teams.

Nebraska 24
Iowa 14