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Nebraska Coaching Staff Needs to Beat Washington
Nebraska's coaching staff must beat Washington to avoid chaos.
In brief
Nebraska's coaching staff must beat Washington to avoid chaos. Nebraska's coaching staff needs to win against Washington to prevent coaching changes after a shaky performance. Originally reported by Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI.
Nebraska's Bye Week
Nebraska's bye week gave players time to heal and SMQ time to recover from two fourth-quarter leads disappearing against Indiana and Oregon.
Washington's Status
Washington is 4-3, erratic enough to look beatable but dangerous enough to make an upset sting.
Coaching Challenge
The problem isn't whether Nebraska can compete; it's whether the coaches can finish what the players start.
Running Back Issues
Jamal Rule and Mekhi Nelson are hurting, with Isaiah Mozee in the mix, so Nebraska needs functioning ankles for the ground game.
Play Call Responsibility
Dana Holgorsen, not the fans, owns the play calls after two heartbreaking fourth quarters.
Quarterback Rumors
Anthony Colandria's rumored $7 million price tag for next season sparks debate over roster budget and Matt Rhule and Baylor rumors.
Game Predictions
Bob predicts a 31-14 win, Jay sees a 42-21 Nebraska victory, and George expects a 30-10 or 30-13 win.
Halloween Game Pressure
Nebraska faces Washington on Halloween night in Lincoln with a crowd ready to make life miserable for the Huskies.
The bottom line
Nebraska's coaching staff needs to win against Washington to prevent coaching changes after a shaky performance.
