BIG ERN Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 2016: 1-0 Series: Neb leads 7-0 Points Per Game 40 l 43 Total Yards 488 l 406 Passing 245 l 114 Rushing 243 l 292 Points Allowed Per Game 34 l 10 Yards Allowed 462 l 274 Passing 329 l 243 Rushing 133 l 31 Josh Allen will be the second dual-threat QB Nebraska faces Saturday. He completed 65% of his passes with 2TD / 0 INT, and rushed 10 times for 70 yards with a score in a triple OT thriller against Northern Illinois. Allen seems to has found his duo WRs in Maulhardt and Gentry who each had over 100 yards receiving on the day. Don't be too fooled though, as Bohl is back to his old ground and pound scheme as RB Brian Hill had 33 carries and 2 TDs. Defensively Wyoming struggled to contain the passing attack last week, but shut down the run game for the most part. Overall, the defense looks improved from Bohl's first two seasons and had some key stops when needed. In 2013 the Cowboys overcame a 16 point deficit at Nebraska and piled up 602 yards in a close 3 point loss. Look for Nebraska to get a few more guys involved in the passing game this week, but we will still see a heavy dose in the run game. I see Bohl trying to chew some clock and will mix some runs in with the QB as well. Prediction: Nebraska 41 Wyoming 16 1 Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I watched the last half of that Wyoming/NIU tilt, and it was a fun one, to say the least, but scary too, since both teams looked pretty good. I dare say, if we come out flat in the first half like we did against Fresno...he has the horses to pull off the upset this time. Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Wyoming won a total of 2 games last year. Quote Link to comment
ADS Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Could see this one being a lot like the 2013 game. Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 yes, I was thinking the same thing - the 2013 game should have been a loss outside of some end of game luck on our side. We cannot come out flat. Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 So the Wyoming offense furiously gained 40 points after 3 Overtimes Or... The NIU Defense couldn't hold/keep their oponent under 33 points. Nebraska 39 Wyoming 13 Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I watched the last half of that Wyoming/NIU tilt, and it was a fun one, to say the least, but scary too, since both teams looked pretty good. I dare say, if we come out flat in the first half like we did against Fresno...he has the horses to pull off the upset this time. I dunno how good Wyoming is. But Northern Illinois can be pretty good sometimes. Last year they lost to tOSU 13-20. In Columbus. So there's that. And you can bet that Wyoming has the NU game in red letters on their schedule—given that Bohl is their coach and all. Quote Link to comment
1989husker! Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 So the Wyoming offense furiously gained 40 points after 3 Overtimes Or... The NIU Defense couldn't hold/keep their oponent under 33 points. Nebraska 39 Wyoming 13 nebraska 53 wyoming 21 Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Huskers will overpower the Cowboys much as they did Fresno but we will pass more. Look for the score to end up around 45-17, as the team plays 'better' in a general sense with a reduction of some of those items that Riley has most concern about in his post game presser. Quote Link to comment
GBRHouston Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Wyoming won a total of 2 games last year. Doesn't matter if they play well. Look at 2000 South Carolina to prove that teams can turn around fast. Quote Link to comment
krc1995 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I don't think we come out flat. I was encouraged by the fire in Riley's eye after a loss. He'll have them ready Quote Link to comment
The Virginian Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Wyoming won a total of 2 games last year. The past is NOT prologue when it comes to this team. This year's Wyoming team is head and shoulders above of last year's team. Last year's team had 17 true freshmen starters and now they come into this year with a lot more experience and confidence. The quarterback, Josh Allen, got hurt 13 plays into his first game last year. Last year was a painful learning experience for all concerned. Any Wyoming fan will tell you this is a much improved team. Wyoming played toe-to-toe with NIU and actually had the Huskies beat 27-20 with a 1:43 left in the game. A blown coverage let the Dogs tie it and put the game into overtime. Much to the Cowboys credit they fought back and eventually Allen was able to scramble away from pressure to dive into the end zone for the win. So, what does that mean for this game? Who knows? I think Wyoming is better than Fresno. Josh Allen has a much better arm than Brett Smith and is just as mobile for a 6-5, 225 pound quarterback. Wyoming has a pair of great senior receivers in Tanner Gentry (6-2, 210) and Jake Maulhardt (6-6, 230). Senior tight end Jacob Hollister (6-4, 239) reminds me a lot of former Wyoming great (and Nebraska native) Jay Novacek. And there's junior running back Brian Hill (6-1, 219) who is destined to be the greatest running back in Wyoming history. He averages nearly a 100 yards per game and is just over 400 yards from holding the all-time career record. Bottom line, I think the Cowboys will beat the 24 point spread and give the Huskers a game. Given some breaks, I think they could even win it. As they say...we shall see. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Wyoming won a total of 2 games last year. The past is NOT prologue when it comes to this team. This year's Wyoming team is head and shoulders above of last year's team. Last year's team had 17 true freshmen starters and now they come into this year with a lot more experience and confidence. The quarterback, Josh Allen, got hurt 13 plays into his first game last year. Last year was a painful learning experience for all concerned. Any Wyoming fan will tell you this is a much improved team. Wyoming played toe-to-toe with NIU and actually had the Huskies beat 27-20 with a 1:43 left in the game. A blown coverage let the Dogs tie it and put the game into overtime. Much to the Cowboys credit they fought back and eventually Allen was able to scramble away from pressure to dive into the end zone for the win. So, what does that mean for this game? Who knows? I think Wyoming is better than Fresno. Josh Allen has a much better arm than Brett Smith and is just as mobile for a 6-5, 225 pound quarterback. Wyoming has a pair of great senior receivers in Tanner Gentry (6-2, 210) and Jake Maulhardt (6-6, 230). Senior tight end Jacob Hollister (6-4, 239) reminds me a lot of former Wyoming great (and Nebraska native) Jay Novacek. And there's junior running back Brian Hill (6-1, 219) who is destined to be the greatest running back in Wyoming history. He averages nearly a 100 yards per game and is just over 400 yards from holding the all-time career record. Bottom line, I think the Cowboys will beat the 24 point spread and give the Huskers a game. Given some breaks, I think they could even win it. As they say...we shall see. Won't totally shock me if they beat NU... That scramble the QB had in OT to win it was about as lucky as one can get but it was still really cool. Riley does seem to have a very long track record of losing games that it doesn't seem like he should. Quote Link to comment
GBRFAN Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 And winning games that he shouldn't Quote Link to comment
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