I am loving this line - and so far, it is moving up (Nebraska getting more points!) - one has Nebraska at -19. :WTH
55 for an over so far - that sounds like a lock. I know the blackshirts are pretty good - but, we're pretty banged up at corner - so, won't be able to lock them down as if we were healthy. I see NO way they can stop us - I honestly believe our "issues" will come from execution and the pressure of the game.
A 55 point over winner is a 28-28 tie. Can we hold USC to 28? Can they hold us to 28?
Expect the line to move - Nebraska -15 or so, and I think the over HAS to go up.
As far as Nebraska beating the spread - heck, I think we can still win outright - however, if we get down BIG early - that would be the downfall. Long as we can play our game (run and throw) - we WILL at a minimum beat the spread. USC is getting too much respect, and Nebraska isn't getting enough.
If I were to set my OWN spread - it would have been USC by about 10.
No matter the competition - Nebraska has played TWO games - and USC one.
The west coast attack that Nebraska has been playing is VERY hard to defend against - even in the current "vanilla" form. Zac has more experience - it doesn't impress me that much that USC's QB has been holding a cipboard for 3 years. Sure - he looked great against Arkansas - but, Nebraska has ALREADY won a game (easily mind you) when they were 17 point dogs (can you say NU 30 CU 3)?
Watch the spread as the week goes on - it'll show you what people REALLY think. Right now, the money is on a USC blowout - but understand, fanatics bet first. People that know the teams playing wait for the spread - and then bet.
If Nebraska is "supposed" to lose by so much - I'm looking for a great payoff - cause I'm taking them to win OUTRIGHT.
GO HUSKERS! :w00t