Expert Analysis

If Bill has the same or worse year next year, the fan and booster calls to Pederson for his removable will be overwhelming and irresistable. BC has one more year to get results, or he is gone.

Callahan had his team well prepared. The offense and the defense look sharp, were executing well early, and were motivated. Two bad play calls cost them the game: 1. Third and three, call a short slant into traffic where three Auburn guys were? Intercepted, resulted in a 14 point swing. This also let the air out of the Husker Momentum. Marlon Lucky was averaging 6 yards a carry at that point. Why not just hand it off to him twice to get the first down? I have no idea why Callahan kept calling those short passes into heavy traffic. Auburn could not stop the run, so they had all their cover guys up on the line of scrimmage. Why force the ball into heavy traffic? Horrible play calling. If you are going to pass, go play action and throw the bomb for a quick score. 2. UNBELIEVABLE to call a fake punt on your own 30 yard line early in the game. I have never seen such a moronic coaching decision, pro, college, or otherwise. Punt the ball and play field position. These two play calls cost Nebraska the game. After that, they lost their motivation, confidence, and sharpnes. Just goes to show you how devastating turnovers can be, and how a couple plays can be the difference between winning and losing, especially if you are a good, but not great team and need to play error free football to win games. Sigh