Huskers are 7.5 favorite over Neons Buffs

[scarletred]

As expected Nebraska got a little boast from their 33 point win from the spread before the season kicked off.

Over/ Under is 60.5..

 

[SickOfPractice]

Next Saturday night will be electric. May the best team win.

GO 🌽🏈!!

 

[Dean Pope]

I bet the line keeps going up. I could see it being -9 by Saturday. We'll see. One thing that is interesting to me is that Nebraska is in a much better mindset than they were a year ago. And we're at home. Colorado seems to have kept that same negativity that plagued them really since Oregon spanked them last year. And Colorado seems pretty undisciplined.

I'm not saying that the game won't be close-- CU has some great individual talent. But if Nebraska plays it's game and doesn't beat itself, Big Red is going to win.

Having said that, I may place a small wager on CU with the points as insurance for my future sanity.

 

[scarletred]

I bet the line keeps going up. I could see it being -9 by Saturday. We'll see. One thing that is interesting to me is that Nebraska is in a much better mindset than they were a year ago. And we're at home. Colorado seems to have kept that same negativity that plagued them really since Oregon spanked them last year. And Colorado seems pretty undisciplined.

I'm not saying that the game won't be close-- CU has some great individual talent. But if Nebraska plays it's game and doesn't beat itself, Big Red is going to win.

Having said that, I may place a small wager on CU with the points as insurance for my future sanity.

I admit I did that last year using reverse psychology, hoping to lose $100.
Not knowing last year what to expect after Colorado upset TCU.

This year I feel a total different vibe knowing we have a competent quarterback that is poised beyond his years and better WR and RB rooms..

If we get off to a fast start it could be a run away..

 

[Dean Pope]

I admit I did that last year using reverse psychology, hoping to lose $100.
Not knowing last year what to expect after Colorado upset TCU.

This year I feel a total different vibe knowing we have a competent quarterback that is poised beyond his years and better WR and RB rooms..

If we get off to a fast start it could be a run away..

I've bet against NU fairly often over the past 10-15 years but only when we're favorites or underdogs with smaller spreads. Mostly road games and home games against good teams in games that I think our team is going to have its hands full. But the amount has to be small enough that it doesn't get me rooting against our team (wanting them to win but not cover). As you might imagine the way the past 10 years have gone, there's been a lot of times where I've asked myself "why didn't I bet more" as our team stacked up another loss.

 

[Antwill]

This is going to be a clash of team cultures. CU embodies everything that is associated with the bad stereotypes of big time sports: arrogant and entitled coach and athletes. Rude, obnoxious, and clueless fan base. They are like the Cobra Kai of the college football world.

NU is more or less the opposite (although we do have some similar fans).

If there is any justice in the world we will win this without having to rely on the crane technique.

 

[61bigredfan]

This is going to be a clash of team cultures. CU embodies everything that is associated with the bad stereotypes of big time sports: arrogant and entitled coach and athletes. Rude, obnoxious, and clueless fan base. They are like the Cobra Kai of the college football world.

NU is more or less the opposite (although we do have some similar fans).

If there is any justice in the world we will win this without having to rely on the crane technique.

It will certainly be interesting. I think we are in that game last year if HH would have started. No, I’m not taking bribes from Kong. Poor Sims-Physical specimen who couldn’t handle the pressure.
Deion wears that cowboy hat for a reason. As they say in Texas he’s all hat, no cattle.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Doug Gottlieb: “Shedeur is good, better than advertised. Obviously, Travis Hunter is amazing and those two guys are really good football players, but at the end of the day their defense isn’t very good, they can’t run the football, and they’re kind of soft. Shedeur is good, but it feels like the whole deal is just set up for him to be a star so he can win a Heisman Trophy and be a high draft pick. It’s not set up with the idea of ‘HEY, LET’S WIN A BUNCH OF FOOTBALL GAMES, LET’S GRIND IT OUT, LET’S BE TOUGHER, LET’S BE NASTIER, LET’S BE MEANER!’... That’s not how they play.”

 

[Bugeater]

I'll take a 7 point win right now.

 

[Frozone]

Many things trending our way. The only thing that concerns me is that it’s not an ideal matchup (their passing game vs our secondary). Only one sack yesterday also gives me pause. Anyone know how many Qb hurries we had?

We could be better than them overall (and I think we are) but still have a long night if we can’t pressure Shedeur.

 

[scarletred]

Many things trending our way. The only thing that concerns me is that it’s not an ideal matchup (their passing game vs our secondary). Only one sack yesterday also gives me pause. Anyone know how many Qb hurries we had?

We could be better than them overall (and I think we are) but still have a long night if we can’t pressure Shedeur.

Don’t think Tony White showed all his hand yesterday, but we did sack Shedeur 8 times for 65 yards last year..

 

[moralvictories]

The Puffs were lucky to beat North Dakota State. We should be able to win this one.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Doug Gottlieb: “Shedeur is good, better than advertised. Obviously, Travis Hunter is amazing and those two guys are really good football players, but at the end of the day their defense isn’t very good, they can’t run the football, and they’re kind of soft. Shedeur is good, but it feels like the whole deal is just set up for him to be a star so he can win a Heisman Trophy and be a high draft pick. It’s not set up with the idea of ‘HEY, LET’S WIN A BUNCH OF FOOTBALL GAMES, LET’S GRIND IT OUT, LET’S BE TOUGHER, LET’S BE NASTIER, LET’S BE MEANER!’... That’s not how they play.”

The thing that makes Sanders dangerous is that he's very good, has a great compliment of two excellent receivers. But, the main thing is, he can take as many chances as he wants because it's not like he's gonna get benched.

I think in Coach Prima donna's mind, given the choice of Shadeur throwing 20-25 with 2 tds and a win, or 30-40 with 5 td's and a loss, he'll take the loss all day long.

 

[TampaBaySkers]

Don’t think Tony White showed all his hand yesterday, but we did sack Shedeur 8 times for 65 yards last year..

Yep- he’ll be doing more than sending 3-4 guys each play.

 

[scarletred]

The Puffs were lucky to beat North Dakota State. We should be able to win this one.

NDSt didn’t have the athleticism on defense that NU has and Colorado controlled the majority of the second half..

 

[king_kong_]

A win will go a long, long way for this program

Not sure we’ve ever needed one more