Northwestern played well. Nebraska played well in the 1st quarter and looked unbeatable for that quarter. The QB play which had been so good in the 1st quarter, and most of the 1st half, started falling apart in the 2nd half. With the late turnover in a close game, this game was a microcosm of the entire Scott Frost era.
Defense fell apart as the game progressed, except the last 8 minutes or so of the 4th quarter.
The puking comment Frost made on his radio show last week made me withdraw Nebraska from consideration of preseason #1 in the West because his comment told me they are physically working players too hard trying to rescue coach's job. It is important to work hard; it is equally important to not be overworked.
It is a very bad defense that gives up 528-yards to Northwestern.