A win against Mizzou would really get some attention. If they beat VT, the media will say it was because of all the injuries and off field problems they had. Beat Mizzou and Mark May can shut up.
Nobody should expect Nebraska to be even ranked in the beginning of the year. Not with a new coach, losing 7 starters on a horrible defense. If Nebraska is good, they will be ranked during the season, but not in the beginnig.