CFN Prediction

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Kansas State (5-4) at Nebraska (4-6) 12:30 PM

 

Why to watch: There's reeling, and then there's Kansas State and Nebraska. No, Kansas State isn't in the same team photo when it comes to sliding teams, but after a loss to Iowa State, even though it's improving, there's work to be done to get to a bowl game. With Missouri up next week followed up by a trip to Fresno State, which should be much tougher than it looks on paper, the Wildcats have to get bowl eligible now. Nebraska's season might have gone into the tank with a five-game losing streak and an all-timer of a loss last week, getting blasted 76-39 to Kansas after giving away a win to Texas by getting blown past in the fourth quarter, but if it can win in what's almost certain to be Bill Callahan's final game in Lincoln, bowl eligibility is still possible with a win this week and a win over Colorado two weeks later. Stranger things have happened.

 

Why Kansas State might win: Nebraska's defensive back seven can't tackle, the secondary is getting torched by anyone who tries to throw, and the line isn't generating and pass rush and is getting shoved around against the run. Outside of that, everything is peachy for the Nebraska defense. Kansas State's offense isn't consistent, but it can explode with several big plays. Expect KSU to come up with at least three huge scoring plays from 40+ yards. Getting 400 yards passing yards won't be a problem.

 

Why Nebraska might win: The passing game has gotten going. As bad as things have been everywhere else, the Huskers have been able to bomb away, with Sam Keller throwing well against Texas before getting hurt for the year, and Joe Ganz taking over last week and bombing away for 405 yards and four touchdowns. He threw four interceptions, and he'll be almost certain to give away a few to the Wildcat secondary, but he should also be able to keep the Huskers alive by throwing, throwing, and throwing some more.

 

Who to watch: If you thought Kansas State WR Jordy Nelson was having a big season before, he could put up jaw-dropping, all-time caliber numbers this week if he can get loose in the Husker secondary. The senior has double-digit catches in five games making 14 for 214 yards and a touchdown last week against Iowa State. For Nebraska, last week was the breakout game for Maurice Purify, who made seven catches for 158 yards and three touchdowns as he looked and played like the unstoppable playmaker the Huskers were hoping he'd be from the start of the year. While he hasn't been bad, now he'll be featured even more with Ganz under center.

 

What will happen: The last time Nebraska lost on Senior Day was in 2003 to Kansas State. History will repeat itself as the Wildcats will break open a tight game midway through the second half with two back-breaking long scores.

 

CFN Prediction: Kansas State 38 ... Nebraska 27 ... Line: Kansas State -7.5

 

Must See Rating: (5 Seinfeld: Season 9 - 1 Bee Movie) ... 3

[bethelbacker]

Why Kansas State might win: Nebraska's defensive back seven can't tackle, the secondary is getting torched by anyone who tries to throw, and the line isn't generating and pass rush and is getting shoved around against the run. Outside of that, everything is peachy for the Nebraska defense. Kansas State's offense isn't consistent, but it can explode with several big plays. Expect KSU to come up with at least three huge scoring plays from 40+ yards. Getting 400 yards passing yards won't be a problem.

 

 

Pretty much sums it up. This season just seems like a fog, a haze, a bad dream from which nobody can escape. The sad thing is people aren't just making fun of us, they straight-up feel bad for us, like we're a pity case. Sad days. Let's hope the seniors rise up and finish strong.

[captain obvious]

Why can't they proofread something before they post it on their website? Do they speak English as a second language?

[RealSangSung]

The best part of this season is there's only one game left with BC

after tomorrow!