To build excitement for the upcoming season, I will be releasing an individual team preview for each of my top 25 teams every day from now until the season starts on Thursday night. The preview continues with #20 Nebraska.
2013 Review
Nebraska's 2013 season was filled with wins against the bottom feeders and losses to the top teams. After opening with wins over Wyoming and Southern Miss, they lost their first true test by letting UCLA come back from down big. Nebraska then won its next three games, beating South Dakota State, Purdue, and Illinois, before losing to Minnesota, Michigan State, and Iowa in three of its last six games. After the 8-4 finish, The Huskers would be able to beat an injury depleted Georgia team 24-19 in the Gator Bowl.
Season Outlook
Now that Michigan State and Michigan are out of Nebraska's division, they should be able to compete for a Big 10 title. They open the year with very winnable games against Florida Atlantic, McNeese State, and Fresno State, before their first true test at home against Miami. The Miami game could be a lot like the UCLA game last year, and we could see the Huskers crack under the pressure. They follow that game with a winnable home game against Illinois before going on the road against Michigan State. they should start 4-2, and the second half of the season is just as tough. Nebraska ends the season with home games against Rutgers, Purdue, and Minnesota, and road games against Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Season Prediction
8-4 (5-3) 3rd in Big 10 West
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