I agree, it is the job of the defense to get themselves off the field. However, the offense can certainly help the D by scoring points, and winning the time of possession battle. The one game this year that Nebraska won the TOP stat, NW. Nebraska put gained them too, and scored a whole 13 points. zero in the 2nd half, two interceptions in the end zone. I suppose that is Chins fault too?
There is a distinct correlation between Time of Possession and Scoring Defense. It’s the responsibility on BOTH sides of the ball to win TOP.
We lost the TOP against PSU and the defense made 2 huge stops on the last 2 possessions while the offense in the 2nd half scored 3 points on a 10 play drive. Their other 4 drives were 4, 3, 4, and 3 plays ending in 3 punts and 1 INT.
Iowa, lost the TOP. Scored a TD on the opening drive of the 2nd half then 3 punts and a fumble. The D after a TD on Iowa’s first drive held them to field goal attempts (including after a fumbled punt). The offense had a chance to win the game .
Illinois? Neither side played well, but I don’t care who you are it is hard to win let alone look good defensively when your offense turns the ball over 5 times.
Nebraska’s O has scored 3, 0, 3, 13, and 7 points in 2nd half’s this season. An average of 5 points. You want victories that MUST improve.