Score Predictions
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Mixed look for the Huskers in Sunday poll release
- Pick/market: Nebraska football wrapped up a no-fuss 3-0 run through non-conference play with a comfortable win over North Dakota on Saturday.
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Game Breakdown
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- [247] Nebraska's published PFF-based snap list for North Dakota has Anthony Jones Jr. at 35 defensive-line snaps, Williams Nwaneri 31, Jahsear Whittington 29, Riley Van Poppel and Owen Stoudmire 28 each, Kade Pietrzak 16 and Cameron Lenhardt 14. These are actual game workloads, not a newly announced starting order or health restriction. - In Nebraska's North... [source](https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/snap-counts-and-pff-grades-as-husker-defense-generates-the-p
- [247] Nebraska's Jamal Rule ran for 119 yards on 15 carries against North Dakota. Through the first three 2026 games, the article lists 38 carries at 8.66 yards per rush plus four catches for 82 yards, or 9.78 yards per touch. That is an updated three-game production sample, not a projection for Big Ten defenses or an exclusive lead-back role. - Rule credited... [source](https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/nebraska-football-jamal-rule-halftime-response-north-dakota
Snap Counts and PFF Grades as Husker defense generates the pressure
- Nebraska's published PFF-based snap list for North Dakota has Anthony Jones Jr. at 35 defensive-line snaps, Williams Nwaneri 31, Jahsear Whittington 29, Riley Van Poppel and Owen Stoudmire 28 each, Kade Pietrzak 16 and Cameron Lenhardt 14. These are actual game workloads, not a newly announced starting order or health restriction.
- In Nebraska's North Dakota game, Owen Chambliss played 44 linebacker snaps, Vincent Shavers Jr. 29, Dexter Foster 28 and Dawson Merritt eight, according to the article's PFF-based list. The distribution documents Chambliss's workload in this game without establishing a future snap cap or a permanent change to the other linebackers' roles.
- Nebraska's North Dakota defensive-back snap list has Andrew Marshall and Jamir Conn at 49 each, Donovan Jones 46, Dwayne McDougle III 39, Victor Evans 27 and Danny Odem 25. This is the reported secondary usage for that game, not confirmation of a new starter, a medical limitation or a guaranteed next-game rotation.
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Nebraska finds its halftime response — and Jamal Rule finds open field
- Nebraska's Jamal Rule ran for 119 yards on 15 carries against North Dakota. Through the first three 2026 games, the article lists 38 carries at 8.66 yards per rush plus four catches for 82 yards, or 9.78 yards per touch. That is an updated three-game production sample, not a projection for Big Ten defenses or an exclusive lead-back role.
- Rule credited Kwazi Gilmer's downfield block with enabling his 55-yard touchdown against North Dakota. In evaluating other runs, he said he left yards available by not staying outside or making a defender miss. Those comments identify support blocking and finishing opportunities from this game, not a new rushing scheme or a change to Nebraska's backfield rotation.
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Injuries
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Husker defensive back added to Thursday injury report
- Injury: Nebraska safety Rex Guthrie was a new addition to the Big Ten injury report ahead of the Huskers' matchup with Michigan State.
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Husker defensive back added to Thursday injury report
- Nebraska safety Rex Guthrie is newly listed as doubtful on Thursday's report for Michigan State in 2026. He has played in all three games with one start, including five snaps against North Dakota. The report identifies a new availability concern but does not supply a diagnosis or confirm a Saturday absence.
- Nebraska's Thursday report for the 2026 Michigan State game also lists defensive back Bryson Webber as doubtful and edge defender Jordan Ochoa as questionable. Ochoa did not suit up against North Dakota. Neither designation confirms that the player will miss this game, and no replacement or return timetable is reported.
- Nebraska's Thursday 2026 Michigan State report lists Carter Nelson, Khamir Prescott, Tanner Terch, Gabe Moore, Gage Stenger, Jacob Bower and Jase Reynolds as out. The list spans tight end, defensive back, defensive line and linebacker. It establishes unavailable depth without specifying replacement starters or how long the absences will last.
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Quick hits from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule in Michigan State week
- Injury: Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers will hit the road for the first time this season on Saturday, traveling to East Lansing, Michigan, to take on Michigan State.
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Everything Matt Rhule said: 'Good win versus a good team'
- Injury: (Photo: Getty) Nebraska closed non-conference play with a 34-7 win over North Dakota on Saturday night, and Matt Rhule liked how his team handled a difficult opponent to prepare for.
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Quarterbacks
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Oddly specific predictions: Nebraska v. Michigan State
- QB: Mid way thru 2nd quarter Pietrzak stunts and smokes their qb knocking the ball loose which is recovered by Merrit who advances it 12 an a half yards before being tackled.
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Nebraska Coaches Show Updates
- QB: Rhule said by the end of the year, he thought Alessio Milivojevic was playing like a starting Big Ten quarterback.
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Urban on Anthony Colandrea
- QB: The main reason I don't personally care for the sprint out game is just because I feel there are too many things that can go wrong if its not executed properly.
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Thoughts through 3 games...
- QB/OL: Agree, we have been identity free with one exception, "here we go again".
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Taking mailbag questions!
- QB: If Colandrea keeps the mistakes to a bare minimum throughout conference play would they dare consider a Nebraska QB for 1st team all Big10
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NFL Thread
- QB/LB: Need to flex them off the NFL schedule all together until they get a QB.
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Thoughts through 3 games...
- Pick/market: Love the write up and figured I have time to put some things out there.
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This feels different
- QB: I don't want to bash Raiola because I like DR and I think a lot of the off the field noise is a result of a helicopter dad.
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Other Games Thread
- QB: It could be worse, you could be cheering for a team trotting out Deshaun Watson.
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NFL Thread
- QB: I swear to everything Cooper Rush may be the worst NFL qb I’ve ever seen.
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Postgame Notes: North Dakota at Nebraska
- Pick/market: Nebraska improved to 3-0 all-time against North Dakota and 17-0 all-time against FCS opponents - Nebraska finished non-conference play with a perfect 3-0 record, marking the third straight season NU has gone undefeated in...
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Dana / Geep ...
- QB/OL: Seem to be working REALLY well together - the variety of run looks & useful short yardage plays - demands GREAT synch from QB/OL/skill guys ...
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Are you a believer.
- QB/OL: Raiola is not a Holgerson type QB capable of running his entire system.
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Postgame Notes: North Dakota at Nebraska
- Pick/market: Nebraska improved to 3-0 all-time against North Dakota and 17-0 all-time against FCS opponents - Nebraska finished non-conference play with a perfect 3-0 record, marking the third straight season NU has gone undefeated in...
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Stats (after 3 games)
- QB: My guess is that what’s inflating that number is quarterback rushing yards
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Coaching / Pressers
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Nebraska HC Matt Rhule previews Michigan State at game week press conference
- Matt Rhule ruled Nebraska's Carter Nelson out for Michigan State with a knee injury, saying it was not an ACL injury but declining to give a return timetable. He described the rest of the team as largely ready despite routine bruises; Nelson's absence is confirmed for this week, not for an estimated number of later games.
- Rhule said Nebraska has deliberately avoided overusing freshman Jamal Rule and described him as healthy entering Michigan State. Rule is already handling third-down pass-protection assignments and winning some physical matchups, beyond simply carrying the ball; Rhule still wants weekly development and did not announce an exclusive lead-back workload.
- Rhule said Nebraska's current defense includes four-down, quarters-based looks but is not static. Against North Dakota, it used boundary simulated pressures and Cover 2 when the offense slid protection toward the field. That describes an existing adjustment, not a newly installed defensive scheme.
- Ahead of Michigan State, Rhule said Nebraska has practiced against a similar quarters-based defense all spring and summer. He expects press coverage outside and stressed beating press, making blocks and making defenders miss, rather than rebuilding the offense for a wholly unfamiliar scheme.
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Schematics
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- [on3] Intel: PFF is useful for their advanced stat tracking and snap count and alignment counts.
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- [on3] Pick/market: They’ll keep them within “striking distance” for the first 2.5-3 quarters, but their offense is abysmal and UGA will pull away after a turnover or coverage break.
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PFF Grading
- Intel: PFF is useful for their advanced stat tracking and snap count and alignment counts.
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Great games next weekend……..
- Pick/market: They’ll keep them within “striking distance” for the first 2.5-3 quarters, but their offense is abysmal and UGA will pull away after a turnover or coverage break.
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Offensive Updates
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Jamal Rule's fast start meets Big Ten play: 'He wants more'
- Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said freshman RB Jamal Rule has been trusted on third down because he knows his pass-protection assignment and has held up physically, a role beyond simply carrying the ball. Rhule said the staff had intentionally limited Rule's early workload. Neither comment names him the exclusive lead back or promises a fixed snap count at Michigan State.
- Through three 2026 games, Nebraska's Jamal Rule had 329 rushing yards on 38 carries, 82 receiving yards and six total touchdowns. The Sept. 25 feature also lists Mekhi Nelson at 272 yards on 32 touches and Isaiah Mozee at 156 on 26; Dana Holgorsen emphasized having all three available, not a newly announced single-back workload or confirmed two-back package.
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From edge pressure to the fourth-quarter push, Nebraska readies for a trench battle
- For Nebraska's 2026 Michigan State game, Gunnar Gottula and Elijah Pritchett remain the leading tackles, with Tree Babalade rotating in. Dana Holgorsen said Babalade must raise his practice level before the game snaps are shared more evenly. The report identifies a condition for expanding his role, not a newly announced starter or a guaranteed increase in playing time.
- Entering the 2026 Michigan State game, Nebraska tackle Gunnar Gottula highlighted the developing screen game and counter runs that let him pull and block downfield. The report cites 277 rushing yards and no sacks allowed against North Dakota. Those are current offensive features and one game's results, not a newly installed package or a forecast against Big Ten defenders.
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Jamal Rule big plays
- RB: We’ve actually had more WRs with 50 yard runs over that time span: Betts, Palmer, Fleeks each with 1.
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Red Zone Defense Stat
- Offense: the only stats that REALLY matter are the numbers next to the "W" and the "L" in your record...
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EJ fun to watch in KC
- RB: Every time he does ridiculous things like he is doing tonight, I feel obligated to say that until halfway through last year, I thought he was an average RB and that I would much...
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Everything
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- Intel: Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska Football Faces First Big Ten Test Against MSU https:// ift.tt/zpHU2uw https:// ift.tt/oErcVkD
Pick to click: Nebraska-Michigan State
- Intel: Donovan Jones, I think he's going to have a couple tfls and either force a fumble or an interception.
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Dannen on reported roster spending
- Intel: This post was a perfect segue to the other Athletic article I read about the rising cost of major college athletics and how it's resulted in kinda treating the fans like **** Gift link
- Practice: @wilsmoore_ has 3 thoughts from Nebraska's open practice, including updates on two youngsters
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- Practice: “If they have the confidence to fit it in small windows then, by all means, do it.
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Got me thinking..
- Practice: Practicing and producing in practice is very important.
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NFL Thread
- Intel: I mentioned NIL as I was talking about football in general.
- Intel: It never ceases to amaze me how often Sunday Night Football is an awesome game.
The young talent…….
- Intel: I know Berrymon hasn't played a ton of snaps, but when he does play he looks good.
Hat on a Hat
- Intel: Pritchett is playing with WAY more aggression and hustling this year and is playing his best football since arriving at NU.