Saunders Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 2018 Game 4 “Expert” Picks: Purdue @ Nebraska ————— CollegeFootballNews.com https://collegefootballnews.com/2018/09/nebraska-vs-purdue-fearless-prediction-game-preview One Reason Why Purdue Will Win Nebraska might have a slew of problems, but the most stunning has been its inability to move the ball. The offense was supposed to be fun, exciting, and fast, but it can’t keep the chains moving, it’s not generating first downs, and it’s been nonexistent too many times on third downs, converting a mere 32% of its chances. The Purdue defense has turned into a decent surprise, overcoming a slew of big changes and personnel losses to do be solid against the run and do a great job at getting off the field. The Boilermakers are second among all Big Ten teams in third downs allowed – teams are converting just 30% of the time. Meanwhile, the passing game has gone off, with David Blough throwing for close to 900 yards with six scores over the last two weeks. He’s generating lots and lots of big plays. Nebraska isn’t. One Reason Why Nebraska Will Win It didn’t show up at Michigan, but the Husker pass rush has been one of the few bright spots so far. The Purdue passing game might be working just fine, but the pass protection has been spotty. To save the struggling offense, the Big Red D has to do its part to get to Blough and get off the field. For all of the problems and all of the concerns and all of the issues, Nebraska really is really close to being 2-1. It battled with Troy, and the Colorado game came down to the final moments. Forget about the Michigan game – the Wolverines are playing too well right now – but there really is the potential to crank up an explosive element to the attack. It’s going to be a process for star quarterback prospect Adrian Martinez, but he’s got the receivers to keep up in a shootout. Now the passing game has to start clicking. What’s Going To Happen Yeah, Nebraska is close to going 2-1, but Purdue is close to being 4-0. This is a strong Boilermaker team that figured out its passing game, while Nebraska is still trying to find something that consistently works. The Husker offense will show up, but the secondary won’t be able to do enough against a red hot Purdue attack. Purdue 36 - Nebraska 30 ————— ESPN FPI http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=401013338 Purdue - 63.4% Win ————— Bill Connelly S&P+ S&P+: Purdue 33 - Nebraska 28 (62.5% Purdue Win) F+ Projection: Purdue by 7 (65.7% Purdue Win) ————— DRatings http://www.dratings.com/predictor/ncaa-football-predictions/ Purdue 28 - Nebraska 27 (51.7% Purdue Win) ————— Ed Feng, The Power Rank https://thepowerrank.com/predictions/ Purdue (38) will beat Nebraska (91) by 8.4 on the road. Nebraska has a 27% chance of beating Purdue. ————— Athlon Sports https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-picks-expert-predictions-every-game-week-5-2018 Steven Lassan: P Mitch Light : P Braden Gall: N ————— Big Red Wrap-Up http://netnebraska.org/interactive-multimedia/sports/big-red-wrap-purdue-prediction-4 Kevin Kugler: Nebraska 35 - Purdue 34 Jay More: Purdue 31 - Nebraska 24 Sean Callahan: Nebraska 30 - Purdue 27 ————— 2 Quote Link to comment
Husker in WI Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I guess I knew we were the underdog, but that did not prepare me for seeing the majority of the picks being Purdue.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mary Pats BOB Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hard to see how we pull off the upset, only way is about 6 sacks and win the turnover battle which is damned unlikely. Betting # 21 has a long day and gives up 2+ TD passes, Brohm will pick on him early and often, safety help better be on point! Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hard to see us pull the upset.....against Purdue.....at home..... This can't be f#&%ing real life can it? Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 We’ll see the true character of the team in this game. Fold and lose or fight and figure out how to win. 2 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Ha...this is so sad! Huskers "should" be a 21 point fav at home vs Purdue...this is how far they have fallen. Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 So the collegefootballnews.com article says: Quote What’s Going To Happen Yeah, Nebraska is close to going 2-1, but Purdue is close to being 4-0. I don't think the "Purdue is close to being 4-0" thing has a whole lot of weight. Boston College threw four interceptions and then recovered two fumbles and went -2 in the turnover margin. If they hadn't thrown all of those interceptions I'm not sure they lose that game to Purdue. Purdue's defense gave up 40 points to Missouri. I probably wouldn't classify Purdue as a team "that is close to being 4-0." But no doubt, their quarterback is really good and our secondary is going to get bullied. Martinez will need to light it up and help put points on the board for us to win. 2 Quote Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 41 minutes ago, Redux said: Hard to see us pull the upset.....against Purdue.....at home..... This can't be f#&%ing real life can it? It's going to get worse before it gets better. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Cdog923 said: It's going to get worse before it gets better. That is what I say in bed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 59 minutes ago, Cdog923 said: It's going to get worse before it gets better. Nuh uh, Coach Frost already promised that the Michigan game was rock bottom! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Redux said: Nuh uh, Coach Frost already promised that the Michigan game was rock bottom! Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Saunders said: Purdue 36 - Nebraska 30 Purdue - 63.4% Win S&P+: Purdue 33 - Nebraska 28 (62.5% Purdue Win) F+ Projection: Purdue by 7 (65.7% Purdue Win) Purdue 28 - Nebraska 27 (51.7% Purdue Win) Purdue (38) will beat Nebraska (91) by 8.4 on the road. Nebraska has a 27% chance of beating Purdue. Steven Lassan: P Mitch Light : P Jay More: Purdue 31 - Nebraska 24 1 Quote Link to comment
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