Three Things We Learned in Nebraska's 17
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska fell 17-14 to Oregon, marking their second consecutive loss despite holding a fourth-quarter lead, highlighting ongoing struggles this season.
- Special teams have been a significant weakness for Nebraska, with errors in punts, kickoff returns, and missed field goals contributing to recent losses and undermining overall performance.
- The Cornhuskers' rushing attack remains ineffective, managing only 58 yards on 18 carries against Oregon and showing poor run-blocking, which has hindered their ability to control the game clock.
- Injuries have impacted Nebraska's roster, with multiple defensive and offensive players sidelined, making the upcoming bye week a crucial opportunity for rest and recovery.
- Nebraska's next game against Washington after the bye week is critical, as the team needs a strong performance to regain momentum and address the issues exposed in recent losses.
