Coach Matt Rhule is focused on Michigan as are we, so the time is now for KETV's NewsWatch 7's seven things to watch for when the Huskers host the second-ranked Wolverines.
THIS POST HAS A SPONSOR: Looking for betting action this weekend? Friend of the blog Ed Feng delivers in 5-Nugget Saturday, his list of sports betting tips and analytics: link. Previously: Nebraska Offense, Seth's Neck Sharpies on the Nebraska's 3-3-5 defensive system. On Wednesday we profiled the Nebraska offense, a unit of intrigue and QB controversy getting back to the roots of Nebraska football. Today we move to the defense, which has been a pleasant surprise in rush defense but is now set to face by far the toughest rushing attack it has seen all season. The Film: This one was a pretty easy choice for me, because Nebraska has played exactly one offense that is not described as "actively rancid". That team would be Colorado, which is a bit of a clunky fit because the Buffs' air raid offense is not remotely similar to Michigan's but from a quality standpoint, it was the only option. To make up for the stylistic gap in opposing offenses, I also revie
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Essentials WHAT #2 Michigan (4-0) vs Nebraska (2-2) WHERE Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE WHEN 3:35 Eastern THE LINE M –17 (Vegas) M -22 (Bill C) TELEVISION FOX PBP: Jason Benetti Color: Brock "Why Aren't You Robbie Hummel" Huard TICKETS From $34. WEATHER mostly sunny 15 mph win mid 90s(!?!?) Overview Scott Frost has been reduced to Ryan Day's speechwriter and Matt Rhule has taken over. Rhule is a fantastic hire for Nebraska. He's resurrected Temple and Baylor; he seems like a legitimately good dude; he's yoinked the starting quarterback and inserted an in-state dude named "Heinrich" who's running 20 times a game in a bid to placate the football gods still wroth at the Bill Callahan era. Good things are coming for Nebraska. Just not, like, you know, now. This is a year zero situation if there ever was one. Rhule had to import Jeff Sims, a Georgia Tech quarterback who thinks that uniforms are fascism, man, and that throwing to the guys in t