This is how I see things going down Saturday afternoon:
I think we will see a more focused and emotional team Saturday without a doubt. With the home crowd behind them, the most important part is that they get the "W". I also think u will see a much better Neb team than their 2-6 record suggests. So I don't think the Bucks cover, unless the line continues to drop significantly....like it has the past 2 days.
Unfortunately, I don't think all their issues can be fixed with just an extra week of practice, especially on defense. We are going to see a lot of the same areas get exposed bc Neb's offense will present problems with a mobile QB, solid run game, and a couple of talented WR's.
I have Neb pegged for 27 points. I also think OSU will be able to make some plays in the passing game bc of Neb's porous back 7, but will continue to struggle in the run game AGAIN.
I feel Neb will load the box and just attack the LOS and limit the chunk plays on the ground; not allowing OSU to get into a rhythm. They will give up the underneath stuff and attempt to keep everything in front to give themselves a chance; not letting OSU off the hook with explosive deep balls. If Neb tackles well in space and frustrates them by bottling up the run game again......looking at a 40-27 type game, or possibly closer, if there are a few short yardage situations where we just run into a pile of people, bc of coach ego, with the same result as we have seen all year. Which will make the game closer than it should be.
Teams are going to continue to make them throw it 50+ times to beat them bc of increased numbers in the box and the inability to get push up front. We are Texas Tech until we get better movement on the o-line.