Saunders Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2020 Game 3 “Expert” Picks: Penn State @ Nebraska ————— CollegeFootballNews.com https://collegefootballnews.com/2020/11/penn-state-vs-nebraska-prediction-game-preview Why Penn State Will Win You are what your record is, but the team is better than 0-3. What’s been the problem? The offensive line has been a big issue, turnover margin was devastating against Indiana and Maryland, and the defense is having a rough time getting off the field. However … The run defense hasn’t been all that bad, the passing game has worked, and the pass rush has been effective. Nebraska? It’s not doing a thing on third downs on either side of the ball, the downfield passing game is non-existent, and the running game isn’t converting enough drives into points. If the Nittany Lions can hold on against the Husker quarterbacks taking off, they should be fine. Why Nebraska Will Win The Huskers need Penn State to screw up, and that should happen. With three giveaways against Maryland and Indiana, the Nittany Lions make mistakes and can’t seem to overcome them. More than anything else, the offensive line has been the problem. It can’t control anyone’s pass rush, the running game wasn’t able to get going against Ohio State and Maryland, and Sean Clifford and the passing game aren’t accurate enough. The Nebraska running game really was good against two great Ohio State and Northwestern defenses, and on the other side there were just enough plays in the backfield to be a problem. What’s Going To Happen Desperation sometimes makes great games. Scott Frost with an 0-3 start would be really, really bad, but James Franklin with an 0-4 start would be a whole lot worse. Can Nebraska be as balanced offensively as it was against Northwestern? It was knocking on the door time and again, but it couldn’t kick it in. Penn State is having a bad habit of not holding up in key moments like Northwestern is. Penn State has the talent to be a whole lot better than this, but can the lines play well enough to get this done? This is gut-check time for the Nittany Lion defense, and it’ll come through with a win. It’ll be ugly, but it’ll be a win. Penn State 30 - Nebraska 26 ————— 247Sports https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Predictions-for-college-footballs-best-Week-11-games-154588535/#154588535_1 Dave Hummer: Talk about a misery bowl. These teams are a combined 0-5, and I’m not sure which program can afford to lose this game less. Nebraska isn’t as bad as its record indicates losing to teams with a combined 5-0 record. I think the same of Penn State despite its absolute no-show a week ago. This is hardly scientific, but I’ll go with Penn State because I just can’t see the Nittany Lions starting 0-4. I also think the Huskers passing offense will have a hard time getting going against a still feisty PSU defense. Penn State 24 - Nebraska 17. Bud Crawford: I hate to question a program's fight, but what is either of these winless teams playing for this season? From No. 8 to unranked after three games, the Nittany Lions are reeling. Perhaps they get back on track this weekend against the Huskers, who are now 9-17 under Scott Frost. Penn State 26 - Nebraska 20. ————— ESPN FPI http://www.espn.com/college-football/team/fpi/_/id/158 Penn State - 63.8% Win ————— DRatings https://www.dratings.com/predictor/ncaa-football-predictions/ Penn State - 57.5% Win Penn State 32 - Nebraska 29 ————— Bill Connelly SP+ https://twitter.com/ESPN_BillC/status/1326601682013347843?s=20 Penn State - 64% Win Penn State 33 - Nebraska 27 ————— Big Red Wrap-Up http://netnebraska.org/interactive-multimedia/sports/big-red-wrap-penn-state-prediction-2 Mike’l Severe: Penn State 27 - Nebraska 24 Jay More: Nebraska 31 - Penn State 28 ————— PennLive.com https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2020/11/penn-state-nebraska-game-predictions-huskers-and-lions-clash-in-a-matchup-of-beleaguered-traditional-powers.html Bob Flounders: Nebraska 20 - Penn State 17 David Jones: Nebraska 28 - Penn State 23 Greg Pickel: Penn State 21 - Nebraska 18 Joe Hermitt: Nebraska 27 - Penn State 23 ————— Athlon Sports https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-picks-expert-predictions-every-game-week-11-2020 Steven Lassan : Penn State Mark Ross: Penn State Ben Weinrib: Penn State ————— AP - Ralph D Russo https://apnews.com/article/college-football-virus-outbreak-college-football-picks-boston-college-eagles-football-southern-california-trojans-football-e2b372c323eae3c31a49677d6d18ff9a Nittany Lions and Cornhuskers have combined for seven national championships in their storied histories and zero victories in five games this season. Penn State 27 - Nebraska 21 ————— 3 Quote Link to comment
Husker in WI Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'm really nervous about this one, but it's telling that 3 of the 4 PennLive guys are picking us. We both have serious issues. 1 Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Saunders said: ————— PennLive.com https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2020/11/penn-state-nebraska-game-predictions-huskers-and-lions-clash-in-a-matchup-of-beleaguered-traditional-powers.html Bob Flounders: Nebraska 20 - Penn State 17 David Jones: Nebraska 28 - Penn State 23 Greg Pickel: Penn State 21 - Nebraska 18 Joe Hermitt: Nebraska 27 - Penn State 23 ————— 1 4 Quote Link to comment
WyoHusker56 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Saunders said: Why Nebraska Will Win The Huskers need Penn State to screw up, and that should happen The question is really will we screw up more honestly. Plus, the fact that our chances come down to Penn State screwing up means we're doing really well. Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I predict that the entire game comes down to our pass rush. If we rush their QB, they've shown that they can't really do a whole lot. If he's allowed to stand there and throw all day, we lose by two scores minimum. If I'm putting my own money on the line I'd take Penn State to win & cover. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Penn Live reporter: "Even though they’re at a talent and speed deficit and are FG-underdogs here, the Huskers looked like they had some will remaining in the narrow loss in Chicago, a game they led into the second half. Can’t say the same for the visitors." Also, shoutout to PennLive photojournalist Joe Hermitt. Dude's a photographer, and this is the best pic they could get of him: 4 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, WyoHusker56 said: The question is really will we screw up more honestly. Honestly, looking at the last few years the question it is not if we screw up but when will we screw up. 4 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, WyoHusker56 said: The question is really will we screw up more honestly. I think we are always pretty honest in our screwups. 2 4 Quote Link to comment
commando Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 is this the week the experts are wrong? i have a feeling in my gut that nebraska is going to win this 1. but then again...it could just be gas 1 Quote Link to comment
GamingGlen Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, commando said: is this the week the experts are wrong? i have a feeling in my gut that nebraska is going to win this 1. but then again...it could just be gas If I were a betting man I'd bet on gas, and Penn St. (and I really really want us to beat them.. like take them out behind the woodshed beating) Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Penn State is about as broke as we are. No run game outside of their QB, but their pass protection is suspect. Good receivers makes up for it, but no consistency. Defense has been just as good as Swiss cheese. Yeah, the block a lot of things, but roll over and you will find a hole. Both teams will have multiple turnovers and the game will be messy. I say Nebraska wins in the dumbest way possible. Let’s say Clifford tries to scramble and gets hit as he throws, hits his own teammate in the back with the ball and Domann picks it off. Quote Link to comment
I am I Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 We seem to fix a lot of other teams’ problems over the last 12 yrs. PSU 31 N 17 we’ll have 3 turnovers 8 penalties give up a special teams TD theyll sack us at least 4 times rush yds for us 179, 238 for them until we fix our mistakes it’ll be more of the same. My buddy is a huge PSU fan (played lacrosse there) and he thinks they stink real bad. I said, “we give games away and even when we have a chance we don’t make it happen.” I just don’t think we’re a very good football team, there are bright spots but as a whole team, not there yet. hey Huskers, I love crow so serve me a huge platter. 3 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 This will either be the turning point or the 'When did you know Frost wasn't the guy" game. 3 Quote Link to comment
KCBuc Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I’m betting against NU. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, KCBuc said: I’m betting against NU. Right now I have first half under 28... But I will have a hard time betting on NU tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
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