Do we all have to have penis heads?my expectation, as well
27-7, 27-13
and all of us looking like this when the offense is on the field:
Finally game week! Predictions?
- Thread starter Pennsyhusker
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I predict Penny will be Jekyll and Hyde this season as usual
I always pick a big win and I’m always wrong. We suck at openers. Rhule better change that
42-17. Looking forward to NOT throwing shit at the TV so much this year!
NU 17, UTEP 14 Of course I’d rather say something like 56-10 but have been fooled by hype too many times in the past twenty years.
University of Texas at El Intercepted Paso. Hopefully at least three or four.
Huskers 42
UTEP 17
I predict a big Offensive passing show by DR that will open up running huge lanes for the RBs. Return game improvement, and a pick 6 by the Defense. Backups will get playing time for a change!
UTEP 17
I predict a big Offensive passing show by DR that will open up running huge lanes for the RBs. Return game improvement, and a pick 6 by the Defense. Backups will get playing time for a change!
While I'm the most excited since the 2017 season, I really haven't followed Nebraska's depth all that much.
Outside of QB and LT, where are we dangerously thin? I genuinely don't know.
34-7
We get two field goals because the game won’t be on the line. Dylan looks mostly as advertised and the big receivers show out
We get two field goals because the game won’t be on the line. Dylan looks mostly as advertised and the big receivers show out
We aren't where we need to be yet, and our skill will not be a lot different then UTEP's. We win in the trenches and at QB.
NU 28
UTEP 17
NU 28
UTEP 17
If we don’t have significantly better skill positions than UTEP we are gonna have a rough season.
Huskers by 10.
Some turnovers, bone-head special teams plays, and OL remains a problem, though I would love to be wrong about this.
Not drinking any Red Kool-Aid until I have seen the first 6 games, minimum.
Some turnovers, bone-head special teams plays, and OL remains a problem, though I would love to be wrong about this.
Not drinking any Red Kool-Aid until I have seen the first 6 games, minimum.
I’ll predict a defensive score in game 1..
45-7 Good guys. DR throws for 250+, 3tds, 0int. Run game goes for 200. We are impressed by interior O line play (best this century for NU). Def forces 2 turnovers and get 4 sacks.
We win bigly and the state collectively says we’re back! 😅.
Then a few of the usual suspects will clutch their pearls and wring their hands and lament.
Then a few of the usual suspects will clutch their pearls and wring their hands and lament.
31-10 good guys. UTEP breaks a long pass play for a TD and gets a field goal. Raiola throws for 200+ yards and 3 TDs.
I know…I know! In my defense there are a lot of reasons for the optimism that has not been seen in years. Believe me I will show up end of season with my tail tucked between my legs ready to eat crow if this season turns out to be a dud!
- Admin
2024 Game 1 “Expert” Picks: UTEP @ Nebraska (-27.5)
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CollegeFootballNews.com
It’s the first game of the rest of Nebraska’s life. It has a quarterback, it has the coaching in place, it has the team that’s been building enough to start making some noise. UTEP has a new head man in Scotty Walden who’s going to crank up the tempo of the offense with a new group of players in a fun style that might be sneaky-good in Conference USA play.
Why UTEP Will Win
The new offense will keep on pushing. At Austin Peay, Walden’s offense was ultra-efficient, had a ground game, and found ways to keep everything moving. The receiving corps coming in from the transfer portal is strong, the O line is okay, and it’s all around a defense that was the best in Conference USA last season. Yeah, it’ll take something special to pull this off, but there might be just enough pieces in place to be pesky.
Why Nebraska Will Win
Let’s go, Dylan Raiola. All that’s expected out of the freshman quarterback is everything. The Nebraska offense should be far better behind an improved line that should give Raiola and company time to work. And even if this bunch struggles, it has the defense to pick up the slack. Yeah, the UTEP offense should be far better, but it’s going to take a little bit. The Husker front three should be a wall against the Miner ground game, and the deep linebacking corps should take over against the midrange throws.
Nebraska vs UTEP: Who Will Win
UTEP will be fun, and everyone will see what’s coming as the season goes on, but the excitement and the energy from the Nebraska crowd will come through in a strong all-around performance. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be a win on Opening Day for the first time since 2019.
Nebraska 40 - UTEP 10
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ESPN FPI
Nebraska - 86.3% Win
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DRatings
Nebraska 32 - UTEP 8
Nebraska - 94.0% Win
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ESPN Bill Connelly SP+
Nebraska 34 - UTEP 6
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ESPN Radio- El Paso
Despite the back-and-forth quarterback competition that has dominated most of the storylines this fall camp, I would be surprised if the team had a clear-cut answer. It doesn't appear to be far off to speculate that both quarterbacks could see playing time on Saturday, even with a starter named. With stout veteran running backs like Jevon Jackson and hybrid Kam Thomas, I expect this team to lean on the run. On defense, they will have to try and make the freshman look like a freshman. It's an uphill battle for UTEP in the trenches against Nebraska and that's where this one will be won. Let's see if the Miner offense can get some points on the board.
Nebraska 42 - UTEP 13
