Florida State would be awesome . . . plus I think Georgia Tech would be too much for us.
Did Dr. Tom ever beat Free Shoes U? I don't think he did (someone please correct me if I am wrong). Thus, if my assumption is correct, and if Bo manages to pull it off -- what a way to end his first year -- doing something TO never accomplished.
He beat him in 1986.
But about the original question, I could careless who we play.
Just as long as it isn't GA Tech. Want no part of trying to stop that option attack with our defense.
Tom Osborne vs Florida St.
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Record: 2-6-0
10-04-1980 Lost 14-18 in Lincoln
09-19-1981 Won 34-14 in Lincoln
09-07-1985 Lost 13-17 in Lincoln
09-06-1986 Won 34-17 in Lincoln
01-01-1988 Lost 28-31
Tempe, AZ
Fiesta Bowl
01-01-1990 Lost 17-41
Tempe, AZ
Fiesta Bowl
01-01-1993 Lost 14-27
Miami, FL
Orange Bowl
01-01-1994 Lost 16-18
Miami, FL
Orange Bowl WIN!!!!
Totals: 170-183
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I'm not sure we would be favored to beat any of these teams, but we probably could beat any of them on a flukey day.
For Long term bennefits, I'd like to see us against Ga. Tech.
It's also Paul Johnson's first year and many considered him for our head coaching job.
I'd like our coaches (And some of you fans) to see 1st hand, how relevant the option still is and maybe give added incentive to put more of it back..It will be all the rage after Defenses catch up with our fast break Offenses of today.
It would be nice to finally beat them. (we're 0-1)
T.O. and the Huskers
lost to them 21-45 on 01-01-1991
in Orlando, FL (Florida Citrus Bowl)