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Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?
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Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?
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Can Nebraska’s running back room stay productive without Emmett Johnson?
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Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?
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Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?
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Will Fred Hoiberg's Huskers still be undefeated when the calendar flips to February?
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What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?
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Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?
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Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?
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Will Raiola’s departure help Nebraska spread NIL funds more effectively?
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Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?
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Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?
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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?
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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?
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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?
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Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?
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Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Resilience outweighs how it happened

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Narrow win raises red flags

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Resilience outweighs how it happened

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Eric Bildt
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Eric Bildt

We lose this game every time for years. The culture is changing; the confidence is growing; the return to excellence is near. The old fogies who still wish bread was a dime will denigrate the O & D lines & malign the play calling. They forget how bad things have been. This is better. This was a win.

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tmhedlund@hotmail.com
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tmhedlund@hotmail.com

Many times in the past, the Huskers looked not so good against mediocre teams in nonconference, then got their act together for a good season. The Michigan game will be the real barometer.

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Ryan Morrow
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Ryan Morrow

this time last year, this would have been a loss. Their backs were on the ropes, but managed to pull the W instead. Still need to learn how to keep the foot on the gas, and not let up in all 4 quarters...

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Bearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.

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Narrow win raises red flags

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Rick
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Rick

What I saw in the trenches is very concerning. Also, that rinky dink 3 yards and a cloud of dust by the throwing the ball offense won't get it done against the big boys.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,

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Mac Kinder
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Mac Kinder

N was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.

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Marcus Orillious
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Marcus Orillious

Swiss Cheese defense!

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dksntpa
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dksntpa

Should have put on SPY on the QB, if that dude takes off, hammer his ass, period! Inside D looks like a problem, gap containment, giant hole.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

I don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

There is a lot to be concerned about!!

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

The only improvement I saw was only one stupid penalty. A 79% passing rating was overblown with two and three yard completions. D-Line got blown off the ball.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

DUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH

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David Levesque
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David Levesque

Maybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

If Riola is the QB they say he is, Turn Him Loose! !

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Roger Shriver
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Roger Shriver

In the last 5 games in 2024 plus this game, NU has only managed to score more than 20 points once with Holgersen's play calling. The OL and DL wasn't impressive. The defense had trouble stopping the run even though Cincy couldn't throw effectively. Do not drink the Kool-Aid yet!

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Bill Petty
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Bill Petty

Last seven minutes, Cincy marches down the field and scores, Huskers can't put a final drive together and punt on 4th and 14. Cincy gets ball on the 10, marches, easily, down the field and, thankfully, throws the game away on a poorly executed pass in the end zone. we were dominated in the 4th qrt

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Randy Essex
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Randy Essex

No RB depth. Johnson is a star, but will get hurt early in the season if that load continues. D gashed by runs over and over. O didn’t finish drives.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

When compared to preseason hype the win raises flags on what is real and what isn’t. The hype = 1995 levels for a team that at best may be a 7 or 8 win team

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

First off, Cincinatti is better team than Nebraska fans think. But, I was disappointed there is no RB2, Need more deep pass attempts, DLine is smallish & soft. Specail teams look okay so far. My win total has dropped to 7 or 8 vs. 9 wins.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We just aren't there yet. But thank God for our special teams. What a turn around. We need some linemen, both offense and defense.

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Draven DiMera
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Draven DiMera

OL showed zero improvement and DL definitely has downgraded. Only 1 legit RB. WRs struggled to get separation. Once again misled by the biased Nebraska media during the offseason. Exactly why I don't drink the Kool-Aid

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William Osler
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William Osler

Good teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.

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Dave Perry
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Dave Perry

Offense should have scored more points. Look at the Illinois win.

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Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?
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Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

If the lines are improved and up to the task, I think they lose to Oregon, Indiana and OSU, maybe split Illinois/Iowa and win the other 7.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

Looking at the schedule, 5-0 on the front end is a definite possibility. Going 3-4 on the backend is doable. Having said that, there's still no consistency with this team, making 5-7 just as much of a possibility.

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Double D
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Double D

8 wins.. Lol. We'll be lucky to get half of that. Do you know who our coach is?

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Scott Ferguson
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Scott Ferguson

Schedule is not favorable at all.

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

The schedule actually is favorable if you look at not just who we play, but when we play them. Looking at the non con, we'll definitely come out of the gate 3-0, then MSU & MD. We can win those. That would be 5-0. 3-4 on the back end is doable, even if you pencil in IU, OR, & OSU as definite L's.

Kelly Smith
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Kelly Smith

The progress compared to the other BIG 10 teams is minimal.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Never would believe this, but we could come away with only 2-4 wins. I do love the new QB, the new DC coordinator and new OL coach. But no proven RBs, limited personnel in the DL,, Rhule has never learned the run first offense, and we have TOO MANY coaches. A hat on backwards isn't going to help.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

We saw what we saw last season and that means little hope we can win 5-6 in 2026. Too many new things to know what is going to happen but easy to assume 8 wins is out of the question.

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AK-460Mag Nurse
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AK-460Mag Nurse

I hate to be this negative but I think we'll be lucky to make a bowl game 😔 Between not being able to beat a ranked opponent, the coaching carousel, no proven QB or RB and just sucking the last 25 years I'm starting to lose hope and lose faith in this staff. GBR 😭

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Edward Payne
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Edward Payne

I'm hopeful, but six wins seems most likely until the the team proves itself with a new QB and rebuilt lines.

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Andy Redick
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Andy Redick

Not possible. Lost our best player to the NFL draft. New OL coach and DC. Major rebuild. Scary to think this is year 4 and NU is talking about a major rebuild. Rhule sells the Kool Aid hard in the off season. GBR!!!

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Nebraska Right to Life
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Nebraska Right to Life

QB turnover machine. No D tackles. No RBs. Good Luck. 6-6 is the absolute ceiling. 5-7 is what it will be.

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