Our grading of the Big Ten teams in 2014 continues. Up next to get its report card is Nebraska.
Offense: B
The Huskers posted gaudy numbers against their nonconference opponents and ranked among the top five in the Big Ten in every statistical category of note but passing yards. Tommy Armstrong Jr., improved at quarterback as a sophomore. I-back Ameer Abdullah and receiver Kenny Bell passed numerous milestones. But we’re ignoring the important stuff. Nebraska continues to be judged on its performance in key games. And at Michigan State, the offense disappeared for three quarters. Against Wisconsin and Minnesota, with Abdullah hobbled, it failed to hold up. Coordinator Tim Beck's group had plenty of good days, including a 525-yard output and inspiring effort in the Holiday Bowl loss to USC, but its ill-timed periods of ineffectiveness factor in the grade.
