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Nebraska (6-2) at Oklahoma State (4-3) 3:30 PM ABC EST Saturday October 28th
Why to Watch: Nebraska was so freakin' close to being considered among the elite and being thrown into the national title discussion, but it couldn't close against Texas and now has to hope to get through the Big 12 season and get another shot in the championship game. With the big showdown against Missouri coming next week, the Huskers have to stay focused against an Oklahoma State team lost in brutally painful fashion to Texas A&M giving up a late touchdown and then losing in overtime on a blocked extra point. Still in the hunt for a bowl, OSU has to find two more wins despite dealing with a nasty finishing kick with Texas, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech along with a suddenly tough matchup against Baylor. OSU doesn't just have to fight the Huskers, it has to fight history going 36-1-1 in the last 38 meetings (after winning the first two) with the one victory coming in 2002 under Les Miles.
Why Nebraska Might Win: Nebraska's offense might be too balanced for the OSU defense that hasn't dealt with anyone with this kind of an attack. The Huskers were a bit vanilla throughout the season, and then shocked Texas with several big plays showing the explosion that was missing. The Cowboy defense should be able to slow down the run or the pass, but not both, and it'll have to deal with at least two home runs that might change the momentum. Most likely, the biggest problems will come against the short range Husker passing game with Zac Taylor able to throw at will. Nebraska is currently fourth in the nation in passing efficiency. However ...
Why Oklahoma State Might Win: ... how do you throw off an efficient passing game? Hit the quarterback. Few are doing a better job of consistently getting into the backfield than the Cowboys with their attacking defense cranking out 25 sacks and 61 tackles for loss. Taylor was effective against Texas despite getting hit repeatedly, but he also got help from Maurice Purify breaking tackles for a long score and Brandon Jackson taking a short pass the distance. If OSU can limit the long plays, and bomb away on the bad Husker secondary, it should be in it until the end.
Who to Watch: After getting knocked out in the second quarter of the Texas A&M game with a concussion, OSU QB Bobby Reid is expected to start this week. Taylor might be efficient, but Reid has been even sharper with 17 touchdown passes and six interceptions, with three coming in a blowout win over Arkansas State. For Nebraska, the running game is starting to clear up a little bit with Brandon Jackson starting to earn more and more respect over the last few weeks. Marlon Lucky is likely to still be the starter, and Kenny Wilson and Cody Glenn will each get work, but Jackson, especially on his touchdown against the Longhorns, showed off the explosiveness that might get him the carries he got against Iowa State and Kansas State when he ran for 208 yards against the two.
What Will Happen: This will be fun. Expect lots of big plays, lots of passing, and lots of home runs. Nebraska will have a few more than the Cowboys, but it'll be a dogfight.
CFN Prediction: Nebraska 28 ... Oklahoma State 20 ... Line: Nebraska -5.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Flicka) ... 3.5
I could see the game ending up like that. Though I expect a bit more from our run game.
A fun side note, they also pick baylor over A&M.
Why to Watch: Nebraska was so freakin' close to being considered among the elite and being thrown into the national title discussion, but it couldn't close against Texas and now has to hope to get through the Big 12 season and get another shot in the championship game. With the big showdown against Missouri coming next week, the Huskers have to stay focused against an Oklahoma State team lost in brutally painful fashion to Texas A&M giving up a late touchdown and then losing in overtime on a blocked extra point. Still in the hunt for a bowl, OSU has to find two more wins despite dealing with a nasty finishing kick with Texas, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech along with a suddenly tough matchup against Baylor. OSU doesn't just have to fight the Huskers, it has to fight history going 36-1-1 in the last 38 meetings (after winning the first two) with the one victory coming in 2002 under Les Miles.
Why Nebraska Might Win: Nebraska's offense might be too balanced for the OSU defense that hasn't dealt with anyone with this kind of an attack. The Huskers were a bit vanilla throughout the season, and then shocked Texas with several big plays showing the explosion that was missing. The Cowboy defense should be able to slow down the run or the pass, but not both, and it'll have to deal with at least two home runs that might change the momentum. Most likely, the biggest problems will come against the short range Husker passing game with Zac Taylor able to throw at will. Nebraska is currently fourth in the nation in passing efficiency. However ...
Why Oklahoma State Might Win: ... how do you throw off an efficient passing game? Hit the quarterback. Few are doing a better job of consistently getting into the backfield than the Cowboys with their attacking defense cranking out 25 sacks and 61 tackles for loss. Taylor was effective against Texas despite getting hit repeatedly, but he also got help from Maurice Purify breaking tackles for a long score and Brandon Jackson taking a short pass the distance. If OSU can limit the long plays, and bomb away on the bad Husker secondary, it should be in it until the end.
Who to Watch: After getting knocked out in the second quarter of the Texas A&M game with a concussion, OSU QB Bobby Reid is expected to start this week. Taylor might be efficient, but Reid has been even sharper with 17 touchdown passes and six interceptions, with three coming in a blowout win over Arkansas State. For Nebraska, the running game is starting to clear up a little bit with Brandon Jackson starting to earn more and more respect over the last few weeks. Marlon Lucky is likely to still be the starter, and Kenny Wilson and Cody Glenn will each get work, but Jackson, especially on his touchdown against the Longhorns, showed off the explosiveness that might get him the carries he got against Iowa State and Kansas State when he ran for 208 yards against the two.
What Will Happen: This will be fun. Expect lots of big plays, lots of passing, and lots of home runs. Nebraska will have a few more than the Cowboys, but it'll be a dogfight.
CFN Prediction: Nebraska 28 ... Oklahoma State 20 ... Line: Nebraska -5.5
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Flicka) ... 3.5
I could see the game ending up like that. Though I expect a bit more from our run game.
A fun side note, they also pick baylor over A&M.
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They just seem to have the aggies number.
