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Matt Rhule said Nebraska's offensive line imposed itself after halftime but fell short technically despite few missed assignments, with a pre-snap protection mismatch producing one sack and blocking technique remaining a Week 2 priority.

Rhule highlighted Luke Lindenmeyer's blocking as a major positive, citing the tight end's 18 knockdowns in staff charting as Nebraska exceeded its per-play knockdown standard for the first time in his tenure.

Nebraska linebacker Owen Chambliss remains uncertain for Week 2 while rehabbing a hamstring injury, with Rhule's Monday comments stopping short of confirming a return despite greater optimism after Saturday's game.

Nebraska used Dexter Foster for 52 snaps, Vincent Shavers for 50 and Dawson Merritt for 23 in the opener, and Rhule singled out Shavers' improving play and strong preparation.

Rhule rated Nebraska's tackling as good rather than great and identified quarterback containment, pursuit angles and rush discipline as priorities after Ohio's quarterback escaped, with another mobile quarterback awaiting at Bowling Green.