Ohio-Nebraska football to feature myriad unknowns
Omaha World-Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska football faces internal nerves and external uncertainties as it opens the season against Ohio, with many players and coaches new to their roles and the team’s lineup featuring numerous transfers.
- The Huskers have 12 new transfers as starters and 14 on the two-deep depth chart, along with a new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich implementing a 4-2-5 scheme and several new assistant coaches.
- Offensive changes include a new quarterback, Anthony Colandrea, and a three-way running back committee, while defensive adjustments involve players shifting positions and a largely revamped defensive unit.
- Head coach Matt Rhule emphasizes the importance of team cohesion and resilience, noting that despite individual histories, success depends on how quickly the team can unite and perform under pressure.
- Nebraska benefits from a favorable schedule start with three consecutive home games, providing a rare opportunity to build momentum in front of a passionate Memorial Stadium crowd.
