Look at this contest, I just can't emphasize enough how much I love Nebraska. Last week, they simply weren't ready for what hit them but overall, the Huskers are a much better team than OK State.
For starters, Oklahoma State hasn't played anyone. No, Texas A&M and Texas Tech don't count. Both programs are fading and both are brand names that simply aren't where we are used to seeing them.
Nonetheless, I'll give some credit to OK State because they were expected to be rebuilding and they weren't expected to simply reload on the fly as they have. But they aren't beating Nebraska on Saturday.
First off, Nebraska has to play with a lead - they can't pass worth shit and everyone should have known that before, but they know it now. Taylor Swift will be running wild through a defense that ranks 88th in the nation and hasn't faced anyone like him.
And which of the two teams do you think has the better defense?
There's no question that the Cowboys have a very good offense but like I said, their production has come against much weaker units than they'll see on Saturday.
One other note I'd add is how sloppy Brandon Weeden has been with the football. It gets overlooked because the Cowboys are still undefeated, but he has eight interceptions in six games. The offense was a turnover machine against Troy and Weeden has thrown two picks in four of the six games (every game except Washington State and Tulsa.
I don't even see this one being close. The Huskers will get to play with a lead this week and the careless Cowboys will get run off the field.
I have Nebraska minus the 5.5 here.
For starters, Oklahoma State hasn't played anyone. No, Texas A&M and Texas Tech don't count. Both programs are fading and both are brand names that simply aren't where we are used to seeing them.
Nonetheless, I'll give some credit to OK State because they were expected to be rebuilding and they weren't expected to simply reload on the fly as they have. But they aren't beating Nebraska on Saturday.
First off, Nebraska has to play with a lead - they can't pass worth shit and everyone should have known that before, but they know it now. Taylor Swift will be running wild through a defense that ranks 88th in the nation and hasn't faced anyone like him.
And which of the two teams do you think has the better defense?
There's no question that the Cowboys have a very good offense but like I said, their production has come against much weaker units than they'll see on Saturday.
One other note I'd add is how sloppy Brandon Weeden has been with the football. It gets overlooked because the Cowboys are still undefeated, but he has eight interceptions in six games. The offense was a turnover machine against Troy and Weeden has thrown two picks in four of the six games (every game except Washington State and Tulsa.
I don't even see this one being close. The Huskers will get to play with a lead this week and the careless Cowboys will get run off the field.
I have Nebraska minus the 5.5 here.
