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Matt Rhule fired from Panthers. Heard his name mentioned as possible replacement after Frost fired
 
OK. I'm seeing where the algorithm's are at +14 now.

I was thinking Nebraska's defense was a lot better the last 2 games compared to the first 4 games.
They were, but only because Indiana and Rutgers offenses are horrible.

Nebraska is 116th in Total Defense at 449 YPG.
Purdue is 28th in Total Defense at 327 YPG.

In Nebraska's first 4 games they gave up 514 YPG on average.
In Nebraska's last 2 games they've given up 319 YPG
(Again... Indiana and Rutgers offenses are horrible)

Nebraska Opponents Total Offense

Northwestern: 76th at 394 YPG (528 vs Nebraska) + 134
Georgia Southern: 14th at 491 YPG (642 vs Nebraska) +151
Oklahoma: 50th at 433 YPG (580 vs Nebraska) +147
Indiana: 97th at 357 YPG (290 vs Nebraska) - 67
Rutgers: 119th at 334 YPG (348 vs Nebraska) +14
Purdue: 57th at 419 YPG

Nebraska is 61st at 415 YPG

Nebraska Opponents Total Defense

Northwestern: 95th at 406 YPG (Nebraska 465 YDS) + 59
Georgia Southern: 119th at 453 YPG (Nebraska 575 YDS) +122
Oklahoma: 117th at 450 YPG (Nebraska 327 YDS) -123
Indiana: 108th at 428 YPG (Nebraska 385 YDS) -43
Rutgers: 14th at 285 YPG (Nebraska 304 YDS) +19 (Hence Nebraska being held to 14 pts)
Purdue: 28th at 327 YPG

Purdue Opponents Total Offense

Penn St: 38th at 443 YPG (406 vs Purdue) - 37 yds
Syracuse: 40th at 440 YPG (306 vs Purdue) -134 yds
Florida Atlantic: 31st at 456 YPG (419 vs Purdue) -37 yds
Minnesota: 13th at 494 YPG (304 vs Purdue) -190 yds
Maryland: 26th at 461 YPG (387 vs Purdue) -74 yds
Nebraska: 61st at 415 YPG (worst offense Purdue's played yet)

Nebraska and Purdue are tied at 98th for Turnovers Lost
Purdue is 39th in Turnovers Gained. Nebraska is 57th
Purdue is 83rd in Turnover Margin. Nebraska is 90th
Nebraska and Purdue are both turnover machines, but Purdue takes it away more often.

Purdue is 83rd in Fewest Penalties. Nebraska is 105th.
Nebraska is 77th in Fewest Penalty Yards. Purdue is 116th.

Purdue: 38
Nebraska: 20
 
giphy.webp
 
Honestly, I don't expect any more wins this season. We can't win without Thompson, and he's not gonna last much longer behind the offensive sieve, er, line. Once he goes down it's over.
 
Tomhusker said:
Honestly, I don't expect any more wins this season. We can't win without Thompson, and he's not gonna last much longer behind the offensive sieve, er, line. Once he goes down it's over.
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Even with Thompson it don't look good for another win. The lowest ranked defense remaining is Wisconsin at 26th.

Regarding Nebraska's defense.... Illinois (67th) and Wisconsin's (65th) offenses would be a bit better than Northwestern at 76th. Northwestern put 31 on Nebraska.
Nebraska scored 28, but Northwestern's defense is 95th.

The best chance for a win looks to be Iowa, as their offense is worse than Indiana and Rutgers. Problem is Iowa's defense is 9th, scores TD's (6th), and gets takeaways. They beat Rutgers 27-10.
14 of Iowa's 27 points against Rutgers were on a pick 6 and a scoop and score.

Illinois Total Offense: 67th
Illinois Total Defense: 3rd

Minnesota Total Offense: 13th
Minnesota Total Defense: 1st

Michigan Total Offense: 29th
Michigan Total Defense: 5th

Wisconsin Total Offense: 65th
Wisconsin Total Defense: 26th

Iowa Total Offense: 131st
Iowa Total Defense: 9th
 
Red_Alert said:
Even with Thompson it don't look good for another win. The lowest ranked defense remaining is Wisconsin at 26th.

Regarding Nebraska's defense.... Illinois (67th) and Wisconsin's (65th) offenses would be a bit better than Northwestern at 76th. Northwestern put 31 on Nebraska.
Nebraska scored 28, but Northwestern's defense is 95th.

The best chance for a win looks to be Iowa, as their offense is worse than Indiana and Rutgers. Problem is Iowa's defense is 9th, scores TD's (6th), and gets takeaways. They beat Rutgers 27-10.
14 of Iowa's 27 points against Rutgers were on a pick 6 and a scoop and score.

Illinois Total Offense: 67th
Illinois Total Defense: 3rd

Minnesota Total Offense: 13th
Minnesota Total Defense: 1st

Michigan Total Offense: 29th
Michigan Total Defense: 5th

Wisconsin Total Offense: 65th
Wisconsin Total Defense: 26th

Iowa Total Offense: 131st
Iowa Total Defense: 9th
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Yup. Brutal.
 
gobigred said:
Matt Rhule fired from Panthers. Heard his name mentioned as possible replacement after Frost fired
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Yea, saw that. Saw a lot of people wanting to pass, but I think he could be the next Saban at the right place, so why not Nebraska. Made Temple good, then went to Baylor and dug them back out of the Briles mess. Seems like he'd make a good fit.
 
Tomhusker said:
Honestly, I don't expect any more wins this season. We can't win without Thompson, and he's not gonna last much longer behind the offensive sieve, er, line. Once he goes down it's over.
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I wouldn't be surprised if they don't win another game. Honestly, I don't expect anything from the Huskers anymore until they prove me wrong consistently.

But I think if Casey Thompson, Trey Palmer and Anthony Grant can stay healthy and give you production on offense, and Bill Busch's defense continues to adjust at halftime and play like they have in the second half the last two games, they have a fighter's chance in most of the remaining games.

Imagine if the offensive line improves just 50%. Tall task though.
 
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