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Nebraska vs Indiana: First Five Wins Test
Nebraska’s first five wins face Indiana’s 21-game streak in a critical showdown.
In brief
Nebraska’s first five wins face Indiana’s 21-game streak in a critical showdown. Nebraska’s first five wins are tested by Indiana’s 21-game winning streak in a crucial college football game. Originally reported by Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI.
First Five Wins Test
Nebraska is 5-0. Indiana is 5-0. The defending national champions arrive in Lincoln Saturday at 11 a.m.
Defending Champions Arrive
The defending national champions arrive ranked No. 7 in the AP poll with 21 consecutive wins.
Running Game Challenge
The biggest question - and SMQ’s key to the game - is the running game. Both running games have been dominant and both rushing defenses have been good.
QB Josh Hoover
Indiana QB Josh Hoover hasn’t thrown an interception this season, which is way easier when the running game keeps giving you second-and-three.
Dana Holgerson Test
For the past two years - much to the annoyance of Bob - we’ve been spoon-fed “truths” about how Dana Holgerson is an offensive genius. Well…it’s time for that genius to emerge.
Maryland Game Impact
Against Maryland, Nebraska recovered from a rough start and won 48-23. Good adjustments. Good finish. But a repeat of the first 20 minutes might spell doom for the Huskers.
Jamal Rule Availability
Jamal Rule’s availability and effectiveness matter enormously. He missed the Maryland game. Jay’s path to an upset starts with Rule having an exceptional afternoon.
Colandrea’s Role
That doesn’t mean pretending Colandrea is Tommie Frazier. Watching the option was like watching an “almost” car crash in slow motion.
Predictions
The 7½-point spread favors Indiana. George predicts Nebraska 38, Indiana 34. Jay sees Indiana winning 34-27.
Game Outcome
This is the game we wanted: a chance to find out whether Nebraska can do more than handle the manageable part of its schedule.
The main idea
Nebraska’s first five wins are tested by Indiana’s 21-game winning streak in a crucial college football game.
