I like the analysis Entropy, wrt to what you've observed in the passing game. I wasn't quite able to figure out, what you had expressed. That makes sense to me, as I think about not only the CU game, really the NIU game too. I'm not convinced I'm noticing improvement on the OL, that's an effort which requires a bit more close viewing on my part. I'm stuck remembering missed assignments, and frankly no line surge. Guys are getting beat. Short yardage situations are not something I have any faith in Nebraska.
I really worry the kicking game will cost them (again, though the CU loss wasn't really all or that much on kicking, but it was a contributing factor) during the season.