What Indiana’s Success Should Tell Us About Nebraska’s Football Program
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana football has rapidly transformed under coach Curt Cignetti, achieving a 26-2 record over two seasons, a Big Ten championship, and a CFP semifinal appearance, making them a model for other programs, including Nebraska, to study.
- Nebraska faces significant challenges, including poor run defense, high sack rates on quarterback Dylan Raiola, and a weak red-zone defense, which contributed to their 7-6 record and inability to beat Big Ten teams with winning records.
- The Big Ten landscape is highly competitive, with powerhouses like Ohio State and Indiana dominating, while Nebraska competes with mid-tier teams like Iowa and Minnesota, highlighting the gap the Huskers must bridge to reach elite status.
- Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has made major
