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    *** 2022 Game 1 "Expert" Picks: Nebraska vs Northwestern ***

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    2022 Game 1 “Expert” Picks: Nebraska vs Northwestern

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    CollegeFootballNews.com

    Why Northwestern Will Win

    So what changed over the last several months? When we last saw Nebraska win a football game, it had no problem with Northwestern in a 56-7 blowout – that was the only Husker win since September 11th. How is Northwestern better than last season when nothing seemed to work right in a disastrous 3-9 run? To start, the offensive line will be a major plus around All-America tackle Peter Skoronski, there should be more of a running game, and the defense got a little help from the transfer portal for the line. On the other side, there’s a big-time PROVE IT factor for Nebraska. It went 3-9, too. Head coach Scott Frost wasn’t replaced after another awful year, the defense has to prove it can start taking the ball away, and QB Adrian Martinez is off doing his thing at Kansas State. If Northwestern can slow this down, keep it low scoring, and make it about who’ll screw up first, it’ll be in good shape against the team that has all the pressure on its side.

    Why Nebraska Will Win

    Nebraska just got more talented. It’s still missing the playmakers across the board to make a ton of noise nationally, but QB Casey Thompson was a good get from Texas, and the receiving corps got a ton of help with Trey Palmer from LSU, Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda from New Mexico State, and Marcus Washington from Texas. The defense filled in a few spots and helped boost up the depth. The biggest change is with the style, getting offensive coordinator Mark Whipple over from Pitt – he helped make Kenny Pickett a ton of money. Get ready for a far more dangerous passing game, and it starts with hitting a Northwestern secondary that doesn’t return anyone who came up with a pick in 2021.

    What’s Going To Happen

    Really? You’re going to pick against a guy named Fitzgerald in Ireland? Northwestern and Nebraska were supposed to go to Dublin in 2020, but a global pandemic had something to do with that getting moved. Now the two kick off the Big Ten season in Week 0, and it’s massive for both teams. Northwestern has to show that the problems of 2021 are well in the past and the style, toughness, and line play can be enough to get back to a high level. Nebraska has to show that all the changes under Frost were enough to start winning.Don’t expect anything pretty. The Northwestern lines will be strong from the start as Fitzgerald’s squad slows things down to a dead stop at times. Nebraska won’t have the running game to control the clock, and the third down conversions won’t be there on a consistent basis. However, Nebraska will hit two deep plays in the second half to finally start to pull away a little bit. Northwestern will have its chances late, but its fourth quarter drives will stall as the Huskers get out with a stronger-that-it-will look win.

    Nebraska 26 - Northwestern 17

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    CFN Expert Picks

    Line: Nebraska -12.5, o/u: 50.5 (* denotes win, but not cover)

    Eric Bolin, RazorbacksWire.com: Nebraska*

    Evan Bredeson, CornhuskersWire.com: Nebraska

    Tony Cosolo, ColoradoBuffaloesWire.com: Nebraska*

    Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Northwestern

    Pete Fiutak, CFN: Nebraska*

    Cami Griffin, LonghornsWire.com: Nebraska

    Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com: Nebraska*

    Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: Nebraska

    Joey Ickes, AggiesWire.com: Nebraska*

    Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com Nebraska*

    Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN: Nebraska*

    Ethan Niewoehner, CFN: Nebraska*

    Tyler Nettuno, LSUTigerswire.com: Nebraska*

    Zack Pearson, TarHeelswire.com: Nebraska

    Johnny Rosenstein, SportsBookWire.com: Nebraska*

    Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: Nebraska*

    AJ Spurr, RollTidewire.com: Nebraska*

    Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: Nebraska*

    Joe Vitale, UGAWire.com: Nebraska*

    John Williams, SoonersWire.com: Nebraska*

    Clucko the Chicken (a coin flip), CFN: Northwestern

    CONSENSUS PICK: Nebraska*

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    ESPN FPI

    Nebraska 31 - Northwestern 18

    Nebraska - 78.7% Win

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    DRatings

    Nebraska 31 - Northwestern 16

    Nebraska - 85.4% Win

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    ESPN Bill Connelly SP+

    Nebraska 31 - Northwestern 17

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    Big Red Wrap Up

    Damon Benning:  Nebraska 27 - Northwestern 13

    Jay Moore: Nebraska 31 - Northwestern 17

    Mike'l Severe: Nebraska 27 - Northwestern 13

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    More to come!!!

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    2022 Pre-Season AP Poll Released

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    1 Alabama (0-0) 2 SEC 1,566 (54)
    2 Ohio State (0-0) 6 Big Ten 1,506 (6)
    3 Georgia (0-0) 1 SEC 1,455 (3)
    4 Clemson (0-0) 14 ACC 1,292
    5 Notre Dame (0-0) 8 IA Independents 1,242
    6 Texas A&M (0-0) SEC 1,212
    7 Utah (0-0) 12 Pac-12 1,209
    8 Michigan (0-0) 3 Big Ten 1,203
    9 Oklahoma (0-0) 10 Big 12 956
    10 Baylor (0-0) 5 Big 12 884
    11 Oregon (0-0) 22 Pac-12 831
    12 Oklahoma State (0-0) 7 Big 12 814
    13 North Carolina State (0-0) 20 ACC 752
    14 USC (0-0) Pac-12 711
    15 Michigan State (0-0) 9 Big Ten 631
    16 Miami (FL) (0-0) ACC 476
    17 Pittsburgh (0-0) 13 ACC 383
    18 Wisconsin (0-0) Big Ten 365
    19 Arkansas (0-0) 21 SEC 348
    20 Kentucky (0-0) 18 SEC 332
    21 Ole Miss (0-0) 11 SEC 324
    22 Wake Forest (0-0) 15 ACC 303
    23 Cincinnati (0-0) 4 American Athletic 265
    24 Houston (0-0) 17 American Athletic 263
    25 BYU (0-0) 19 IA Independents 234

    Others receiving votes: Tennessee 180, Texas 164, Iowa 163, Penn State 160, LSU 55, Fresno State 32, Minnesota 31, UCF 27, Purdue 17, Mississippi State 15, Auburn 15, Florida 14, Kansas State 14, North Carolina 9, Boise State 5, Air Force 4, Appalachian State 4, South Carolina 2, UCLA 2, San Diego State 2, Utah State 2, Nebraska 1

     

    https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll

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    Big Ten Media

    in Husker Football

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    8 minutes ago, teachercd said:

    Funny you say that, when Gameday first started I think it was just a 30 minute lead in show...then it went to an hour and I remember thinking that was just not long enough.  Now, at 3 hours, it just seems crazy long.

     

    Now, back in the day when NU was a huge focus of the show it was much more fun to watch.

    I know we suck right now, and aren't gonna get a lot of attention. But I actually enjoy watching other games too, and seeing all the info on the matchups. But ever since the playoff started, ESPN has been so hyper focused on the playoff and "who's in" that it's ruining their product. Like, who the hell cares about "who's in" after Labor day weekend?

    Big Ten Media

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    10 hours ago, teachercd said:

    Right BUT if you do put one on, it is ESPN College Gameday.  

     

    The Fox one I never really think about watching.  The BTN one I never watch.  

    Honestly, as someone who used to watch Gameday religously... it's just not the same. I'll still watch it that first weekend, and also flip it on first thing on saturdays because the opening gets me in the mood for the day, but after that.... IDK.

     

    I've been watching the Fox show more, because they actually cover more stuff. Also, while the BTN show isn't as "high quality" at least they talk about all the matchups. Gameday is 3 hours long, but only about 30 minutes of it is actually useful. Outside of the picks at the end of the show, the rest of it is all fluff pieces or focused on like 6 teams and the playoff.

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