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Nebraska (1-1) at Miami (2-0)
Saturday, September 19 - 2:30 p.m. - ABC/ESPN2
Why You Need to Care
It's a battle of storied programs, both looking to recapture the glory days when titles were the norm.
Miami is unbeaten, though the 'Canes were sluggish for much of last Friday's 44-20 win over Florida Atlantic. Against a better opponent last week, Miami is probably sitting at .500 right now. With upcoming games with Nebraska and Cincinnati, the 'Canes have a chance to polish up their reputation, while building a head of steam to take into ACC play.
The Huskers are one play, a Hail Mary from BYU, from being 2-0 as well. The Cougar loss was a crushing way to begin the Mike Riley era, though Nebraska did bounce back last week with a 48-9 rout of South Alabama. A win in Miami won't erase the pain of the opener, but it would certainly put it deeper into the rear view mirror.
Why Nebraska Will Win
The offense is off to an explosive start.
No team in America has produced more plays of 10 yards or more than the Huskers. RB Terrell Newby is coming off a career day on the ground, and QB Tommy Armstrong is doing a nice job of involving receivers Jordan Westerkamp, Brandon Reilly and Alonzo Moore. Plus, Miami's start on defense has had more to do with the competition than the talent on the two-deep.
Why Miami Will Win
The secondary is the weakest unit of the Nebraska defense. And Hurricane QB Brad Kaaya is out to keep it that way.
Kaaya is one of the top young quarterbacks in the country. And his ensemble is evolving to now include backs Mark Walton and Joseph Yearby and receivers Rashawn Scott and Herb Waters. So far, the rebuilt Miami line has protected Kaaya, while fueling some gaudy ground numbers for the young Hurricane backs.
Player Who Matters
For Yearby and Walton to keep rolling along, the interior of the Miami O-line will need to neutralize juniors Maliek Collins and Vincent Valentine, a couple of Nebraska space-eaters. In general, the Huskers are strong up the middle, which will present a difficult challenge for the less experienced Hurricane blockers.
What's Going to Happen
This is an evenly matched game, which will likely come down to the final drive or two.
There's not a ton separating the 'Canes and the Huskers entering Week 3. Both have shown holes and flashes to start the season. Kaaya will wind up walking away with game MVP honors, capping his best performance of the season so far with the decisive scoring strike in the final quarter.
Prediction
Miami 30, Nebraska 26
Spread
Miami is currently favored at home by 3 points
Nebraska (1-1) at Miami (2-0)
Saturday, September 19 - 2:30 p.m. - ABC/ESPN2
Why You Need to Care
It's a battle of storied programs, both looking to recapture the glory days when titles were the norm.
Miami is unbeaten, though the 'Canes were sluggish for much of last Friday's 44-20 win over Florida Atlantic. Against a better opponent last week, Miami is probably sitting at .500 right now. With upcoming games with Nebraska and Cincinnati, the 'Canes have a chance to polish up their reputation, while building a head of steam to take into ACC play.
The Huskers are one play, a Hail Mary from BYU, from being 2-0 as well. The Cougar loss was a crushing way to begin the Mike Riley era, though Nebraska did bounce back last week with a 48-9 rout of South Alabama. A win in Miami won't erase the pain of the opener, but it would certainly put it deeper into the rear view mirror.
Why Nebraska Will Win
The offense is off to an explosive start.
No team in America has produced more plays of 10 yards or more than the Huskers. RB Terrell Newby is coming off a career day on the ground, and QB Tommy Armstrong is doing a nice job of involving receivers Jordan Westerkamp, Brandon Reilly and Alonzo Moore. Plus, Miami's start on defense has had more to do with the competition than the talent on the two-deep.
Why Miami Will Win
The secondary is the weakest unit of the Nebraska defense. And Hurricane QB Brad Kaaya is out to keep it that way.
Kaaya is one of the top young quarterbacks in the country. And his ensemble is evolving to now include backs Mark Walton and Joseph Yearby and receivers Rashawn Scott and Herb Waters. So far, the rebuilt Miami line has protected Kaaya, while fueling some gaudy ground numbers for the young Hurricane backs.
Player Who Matters
For Yearby and Walton to keep rolling along, the interior of the Miami O-line will need to neutralize juniors Maliek Collins and Vincent Valentine, a couple of Nebraska space-eaters. In general, the Huskers are strong up the middle, which will present a difficult challenge for the less experienced Hurricane blockers.
What's Going to Happen
This is an evenly matched game, which will likely come down to the final drive or two.
There's not a ton separating the 'Canes and the Huskers entering Week 3. Both have shown holes and flashes to start the season. Kaaya will wind up walking away with game MVP honors, capping his best performance of the season so far with the decisive scoring strike in the final quarter.
Prediction
Miami 30, Nebraska 26
Spread
Miami is currently favored at home by 3 points
