Apologies if a prediction thread is already out there but I did not see one so here goes:
I predicted earlier that we would win 24-10. I think the cold and windy weather will hamper both teams. Iowa will rely heavily on their ground game which is really good. The key to the game will be how well our defense stops their running game. My fear is that there will be several chunk plays in their running game of longer than 20 yards. Our linebackers and safeties routinely take poor angles and are not good tacklers. And if they can run the ball on us they can chew clock as well limiting our offensive possessions. Therefore, I have revised my prediction and now see a very, very close game. Especially since it is a night game on their turf and if the game is close the crowd will definitely be a factor. Count on Evans to make at least one false start. The game will come down as always to penalties, turnovers and special teams. But I think we have the better QB which makes the difference:
Nebraska 24
Iowa 23
I predicted earlier that we would win 24-10. I think the cold and windy weather will hamper both teams. Iowa will rely heavily on their ground game which is really good. The key to the game will be how well our defense stops their running game. My fear is that there will be several chunk plays in their running game of longer than 20 yards. Our linebackers and safeties routinely take poor angles and are not good tacklers. And if they can run the ball on us they can chew clock as well limiting our offensive possessions. Therefore, I have revised my prediction and now see a very, very close game. Especially since it is a night game on their turf and if the game is close the crowd will definitely be a factor. Count on Evans to make at least one false start. The game will come down as always to penalties, turnovers and special teams. But I think we have the better QB which makes the difference:
Nebraska 24
Iowa 23
