Ohio State Spread

[HuskerNation1]

If we had caught OSU before a loss I like our chances against the spread. With a loss and an extra week to think about it, Meyer will have his guys ready and he will want to run up the score if Nebraskas D is having an off game.

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34 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

 

So essentially expect a shootout.

[onlyHskrfaninIL]

Their offense is going to put up a bunch of yards just concede that.  The key will be getting red zones stops occasionally.  Purdue did a very good job of that.  Obviously the husker offense will have to put up points and not turn the ball over.

 

I think the 11am start usually benefits the underdog so I'm hoping OSU comes out a little slow. 

[swmohusker]

Wish OSU wasnt coming off a loss and a bye week.  Expect some adjustments from Urb and the gang.  I figured the spread would open around 17 but the way we have played lately against top opponents makes me think the spread might not be enough.  

[Crusader Husker]

I would be shocked if tOSU looks like anything but a playoff contender coming into this game.  I expect our O to come out slow and pick up momentum during the game.  I expect out D to give up 55 points.  I would love to be wrong.

[huskerfan333157]

The osu loss is the worse thing that could have happened to us 

[BigRedBuster]

1 hour ago, onlyHskrfaninIL said:

Their offense is going to put up a bunch of yards just concede that.  The key will be getting red zones stops occasionally.  Purdue did a very good job of that.  Obviously the husker offense will have to put up points and not turn the ball over.

 

I think the 11am start usually benefits the underdog so I'm hoping OSU comes out a little slow. 

I'll add to this.

 

We need to minimize or eliminate OSU scoring while not even IN the red zone.  Meaning, we can't give up 40....50....60...yard scoring plays.

[BigRedBuster]

 

As a comparison, Nebraska was:

 

6.6 yards per rush against Purdue

8.9 yards per rush against Minnesota

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They're also averaging 6.8 yards per play with a QB completing 71%.  

[junior4949]

The biggest concern for me is how Ohio State has responded in the past under Meyer following a loss.  Then, you throw in a bye week.  Plus, they are still in contention for a playoff spot.  Add it all together, and it leaves little doubt we'll get their best shot.  This game could get ugly very fast if our O and D isn't hitting on all cylinders from the opening kickoff. 

[Mavric]

Just a friendly reminder of what we're trying to improve upon:

 

 

[billdozer15]

I'm just hoping we can get a holding call on the road. If we do that I'll be satisfied.

[Huskers93-97]

Its funny to go over to the ohio state board. I hope their players think as little of Nebraska as the fan base. The Nebraska thread mentions Nebraska once. Essentially we suck so no one wants to watch this game anyway thats why it is at 11. Then they talk about other items not related to the game. We are a blip on their radar like Kansas once used to be to Nebraska. 

 

Man I cant wait till we are consistently good. We are irrelevant to those guys.

[HuskerNBigD]

10 minutes ago, Huskers93-97 said:

Its funny to go over to the ohio state board. I hope their players think as little of Nebraska as the fan base. The Nebraska thread mentions Nebraska once. Essentially we suck so no one wants to watch this game anyway thats why it is at 11. Then they talk about other items not related to the game. We are a blip on their radar like Kansas once used to be to Nebraska. 

 

Man I cant wait till we are consistently good. We are irrelevant to those guys.

 

I mean, they aren't wrong. What, in recent history, would counteract this notion? They haven't punted against us since 2012.

[Crusader Husker]

11 minutes ago, HuskerNBigD said:

 

I mean, they aren't wrong. What, in recent history, would counteract this notion? They haven't punted against us since 2012.

I was going to say the same thing.  We need to get better to be better to get respect.