Iowa Prediction Thread

[Pennsyhusker]

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

 

[RBigredMax]

Huskers contain the run - get the W while I freeze my ass off.

Huskers 24
Iowa 13

 

[SickOfPractice]

Huskers 21 - 14

 

[NikkiSixx]

whipping some Iowa heinie

Huskers 54-10

 

[blackbones]

45-17 good guys

 

[TarheelHuskerFan]

41-16 Huskers

 

[Pennsyhusker]

Love the optimism on here today!

 

[HuskerOH]

Love the optimism on here today!

I think you would have more success using a roulette to pick each team's score. No one knows which offense and defense will show up.

 

[Shorthairhusker]

Dana and DR are about to go balls deep. Iowa has no idea what is about to happen

 

[Lincoln100]

Love the optimism on here today!

Godforsaken place 26
NU 18

Sorry P

 

[RedBaloneyPony]

EJ and Barney keep rolling. 27-13 NU wins

 

[BigRedTed]

Iowa 24
Nebraska 17

Awhile back I said I wasn't going to predict scores anymore after getting the right score but the wrong teams in the UCLA game. So I'm breaking that promise...

So today I'm definitely (not) employing the George Constanza method of doing the opposite and having things work out. On that note DON'T have a Happy Thanksgiving guys... lol

 

[Bugeater]

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

What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.

 

[HuskAir]

23-19 Big Red.

 

[Huskerfan2112]

13-6

 

[kikdakan]

heart is always with the huskers.........however
nebraska 17
iowa 23

 

[phoenix4nu]

What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.

The defense now seems to be the weak link of the three phases of the game.

 

[HUSKERBILL]

The defense now seems to be the weak link of the three phases of the game.

Not the run defense

 

[skintight]

12-10

Flip a coin which team ends up winning.

 

[cornhead1]

Big Red 19-9

 

[inWV]

Since Riley left NU, Nebraska could have won at least half the games had they just played a clean game. This sets up to be good on good in terms of Nebraska’s run defense versus Iowa’s run offense. But with Holgersson Nebraska’s passing office has the potential to be quite potent, and Iowa’s pass D is comparatively not their strong suit. Two years ago NU came into Kinnick and had a three score lead, which is like kryptonite to the Iowa football team. They definitely have the potential to do that again as long as they play a clean game.

 

[SkulzNBonz]

Not giving any points but this one isn't gonna be close. DONU with the win!

 

[huntered]

23-13

 

[SkulzNBonz]

Since Riley left NU, Nebraska could have won at least half the games had they just played a clean game. This sets up to be good on good in terms of Nebraska’s run defense versus Iowa’s run offense. But with Holgersson Nebraska’s passing office has the potential to be quite potent, and Iowa’s pass D is comparatively not their strong suit. Two years ago NU came into Kinnick and had a three score lead, which is like kryptonite to the Iowa football team. They definitely have the potential to do that again as long as they play a clean game.

We might just be able have a couple of good punt returns on them as they rank dead last in the nation at 133rd in punt return D, and the coaches will try to expoit that as they damn well know bad that part of their STs are in that catagory.

 

[drubendall]

Nebraska 48
Clarkeyes 6

 

[SkulzNBonz]

It's gonna be rough as the actual temp at KO will be 18 and real feel is gonna be 13 degrees and 11 by half time. The Frozen Hero's Game! Those collisions are gonna hurt both the hitter and the one that's being hit and that ball is gonna be hard as a rock! I can see A LOT more fumbles on both sides running the ball than Int's tomorrow night. Dylan and those receivers have to keep their hands warm. They try to keep the balls warm in conditions like that, but doesn't take long for that leather to harden up in that type of cold! In this case, the term throwin the rock around the yard can be taken literally for what it says! LOL

 

[The_Man_Behind_The_Man]

Now that we’re Bowl eligible, the Huskers can just play. Their chances of winning in Iowa City went up big time. No matter how good or bad each team is, chances are the score is going to be close (within one score).

Huskers 27
Hawkeyes 21

 

[Lincoln100]

What worries me about this game is last week Nebraska's defense gave up nearly 7.5 yards per play against Wisky, that cannot happen against iowa. I think the O and ST's will have to do enough to get the win, just can't trust the D. I will take that one point win that you have there Pennsy, I hope it happens.

Yes, the D was supposed to be the strength of the team, but has become a concern. The shine is off TW a bit. They’re the reason I predict a loss.

 

[Rick.Shaw]

Neb 24
Iowa 20

 

[mikecanale]

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'm concerned about DR's effectiveness in the wind. I think turnovers and kicking (FG's and punting both) will determine the outcome.

 

[jamsand]

63-13.. get ahead early, force them to throw and we go +3 in turnovers..scoring on all 3. 😉

 

[cruelhalo]

Iowa 24
Nebraska 21

Hate to say it but Iowa's kicker is bad ass. Dude can hit it from mid-field.

 

[jamsand]

Yes, the D was supposed to be the strength of the team, but has become a concern. The shine is off TW a bit. They’re the reason I predict a loss.

I’m hoping the fact that their wr’s are slow, QB blows and they are pretty much a one dimensional run team, the huskers keep the line stacked, blitz often and create turnovers!

 

[jamsand]

I'm concerned about DR's effectiveness in the wind. I think turnovers and kicking (FG's and punting both) will determine the outcome.

Pound the rock, use our speed to their lack of and take pressure off DR throwing deep.

 

[jamsand]

Pound the rock, use our speed to their lack of and take pressure off DR throwing deep.

Have to be quick to the line/snap and run lots of misdirection, screens and TEs in the Middle gaps.

 

[jamsand]

Iowas defense is slow, but disciplined. Moving quickly to stop them from getting set and plays for Barney to wear them out on the edges will open up the middle for EJ and Dowdell to run wild!

 

[Sodakred]

NU 35, Stinkeyes -7

 

[scarletred]

Huskers 24
Clarkeyes 20

 

[SkulzNBonz]

I'm concerned about DR's effectiveness in the wind. I think turnovers and kicking (FG's and punting both) will determine the outcome.

Dylan went 14-28 with 1 TD for 164 yards in a high wind game against Rutgers in 30+ mph winds and will not be anywhere near that type of wind in Iowa City tomorrow night as winds are only supoosed to be around 8 mph throughout the game but cold air is more dense and heavier than warm air. Believe it or not, playing in cold temps especially this type of cold we're playing in tomorrow night is a mental challenge all in it's own. They have to stay focused.

 

[inWV]

Wind will not be a factor.