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Topic: #5 Ohio State (6-0, 8-1) at Nebraska (1-6, 3-7) Post Game

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ELA

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#5 Ohio State (6-0, 8-1) at Nebraska (1-6, 3-7) Post Game
« on: November 02, 2021, 06:16:27 PM »
#6 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0, 7-1) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-5, 3-6)
NOON - Lincoln, NE - FOX
Nebraska is the definition of playing up or down to your opponent.  Their two toughest opponents, Michigan and Michigan State, should have been wins.  Their next two, Oklahoma and Minnesota, were both one score losses.  But then they lost at Illinois and home against Purdue.  I suppose this is the ultimate test of that.  If Nebraska can play close to Ohio State, Husker fans may just throw their hands up in the air.  The Husker defensive line hasn't been great at getting pressure on the quarterback, but they have been pretty solid against the run, giving up just 3.8 ypc, and have been outstanding in short yardage situations, ranking 12th in the nation in defensive success rate in 3rd/4th and 2 or less.  That has to give them some hope, after the Buckeye offensive line struggled in run blocking against a Penn State defensive front that had gotten absolutely blown off the ball by Illinois' offensive line a week earlier.  TreVeyon Henderson still got 152 rushing yards, but he needed 28 carries to do it, and got 68 of those on one carry.  Against the two best defenses Ohio State has played, Oregon and Penn State, that line struggled with run blocking.  The problem, is neither time did C.J. Stroud let it effect him.  Throwing for 789 yards, 4 touchdowns and just 1 interception.  So, fine Nebraska, take away the run, Stroud will just beat you.  The Huskers will let him complete whatever he wants, and then try to keep the receivers in front of them.  In terms of yards per attempt, Nebraska's pass defense looks pretty good statistically, top 20 nationally, but that's because they rank 3rd in the country in yards allowed per completion, but while allowing opponents to complete over 66% of their attempts, in the bottom 25 of the FBS.  Stroud is leading the Power 5 in yards per attempt, thanks to a dynamic receiving group, where Alabama's best receiver couldn't even get playing time.  You want to let this group catch the ball, and think you can tackle them?  Good luck with that.
OHIO STATE 41, NEBRASKA 23

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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2021, 06:31:11 PM »
Part of me thinks Nebraska should just line up with the triple option or the wing t
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2021, 06:39:51 PM »
They already tried that in the 2019 game.
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2021, 06:51:52 PM »
Quote from: Brutus Buckeye on November 02, 2021, 06:39:51 PM
They already tried that in the 2019 game.
Kinda worked! At least compared to the rest of the offense
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2021, 07:15:41 PM »
Yeah, they were moving the ball pretty well forcing OSU to burn a TO on D, then Martinez arm punted it to an OSU DB on the next play. 
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2021, 07:25:26 PM »
OSU sitting behind Oregon at #5 in the first CFP ranking.  To me....that makes sense.  Both one loss....Oregon with the head to head.  Really.....OSU has everything in front of them.  They come ahead of Oregon at #4 in the CFP rankings....they still need to beat MSU who is at #3.  They'll be in the top four with that win.  They need it regardless.
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2021, 07:48:37 PM »
Correct head 2 head counts
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2021, 07:57:48 PM »
So, fine Nebraska, take away the run, Stroud will just beat you.
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2021, 08:41:27 PM »
When I looked at the schedule before season, I was not sure what OSU would look like. 

But I identified 2 “trap “ games they would face if they were good. 

First game at Minnesota-and Nebraska. 

( when I think of a trap game- it’s a team capable of kicking your ass if you don’t bring you A game.)

Purdue and Iowa of recent times, for example. 

The Huskers have been on the brink of victory against all of the good teams they have played this year 
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2021, 09:26:37 PM »
this is what gives Scott Frost and the Huskers hope, one of thee games they will get the breaks and win a game by one score
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2021, 09:32:39 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on November 02, 2021, 09:26:37 PM
this is what gives Scott Frost and the Huskers hope, one of thee games they will get the breaks and win a game by one score
I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if it happens this weekend.
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2021, 09:46:15 PM »
well, you'd be a little surprised

much less surprised than I

I assume the trend continues and the Husker keep it to within one score and lose, AGAIN
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2021, 10:04:04 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on November 02, 2021, 09:46:15 PM
well, you'd be a little surprised

much less surprised than I

I assume the trend continues and the Husker keep it to within one score and lose, AGAIN
Well they damn near beat Michigan, MSU and Oklahoma.   

OSU in my view is on par with those guys.  
plus- if you look back on recent upset losses by OSU in conference- they were always road games the week following a tough, physical home win against a good team. Just sayin…
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Re: #6 Ohio State (5-0, 7-0) at Nebraska (1-5, 3-6) Game Week
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2021, 10:50:30 PM »
I'm just sayin, OSU is on par with the guys Frost can lose by 7 or less

seems more reasonable than a win

more likely a 15 point loss as Vegas sees it
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