CBS Sports Best/Worst Case for B1G Teams

[redzoner]

Nebraska​

Best Case 11-1: After nearly 15 years of hoping Nebraska is back, Nebraska is finally back. Dylan Raiola takes a huge step forward in his sophomore season, playing so well that the world begins to wonder if Patrick Mahomes should start to mimic him instead. The transfers and incoming freshmen give the Huskers one of the best receiving corps in the league, and the loss of Tony Gibson on defense isn't felt. Nebraska's only loss comes on the road to Penn State after a 10-0 start, and the Huskers make their first trip to the Big Ten Championship since 2012. The only downside is that after the season, Dana Holgorsen leaves to take the head coaching job at Oklahoma State.

Worst Case 5-7: Nebraska is not back. It turns out the 2024 season was a bit of a fluke, as the offense struggles because Dylan Raiola spends too much time watching Jackson Mahomes on TikTok and not enough time studying game film. A lack of explosive plays on offense and defense put the Huskers in too many difficult spots, and it all ends with a home loss to Cockeye on Black Friday to keep the team from going to a bowl game. Dylan Raiola enters the transfer portal immediately. Matt Rhule enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat.

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Every Big Ten team's best, worst case scenario in 2025: USC plays for league title? A three-loss Penn State?

Exploring the range of success (and failure) for each Big Ten football team this season

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[redzoner]

I sure hope we can overcome the loss of Tony Gibson.

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

I sure hope we can overcome the loss of Tony Gibson.

me too, he was one of those guys who really worked in the shadows, barely anyone knew about him. Surprised CBS was able to get the scoop honestly.

 

[Carm]

Nebraska​

Best Case 11-1: After nearly 15 years of hoping Nebraska is back, Nebraska is finally back. Dylan Raiola takes a huge step forward in his sophomore season, playing so well that the world begins to wonder if Patrick Mahomes should start to mimic him instead. The transfers and incoming freshmen give the Huskers one of the best receiving corps in the league, and the loss of Tony Gibson on defense isn't felt. Nebraska's only loss comes on the road to Penn State after a 10-0 start, and the Huskers make their first trip to the Big Ten Championship since 2012. The only downside is that after the season, Dana Holgorsen leaves to take the head coaching job at Oklahoma State.

Worst Case 5-7: Nebraska is not back. It turns out the 2024 season was a bit of a fluke, as the offense struggles because Dylan Raiola spends too much time watching Jackson Mahomes on TikTok and not enough time studying game film. A lack of explosive plays on offense and defense put the Huskers in too many difficult spots, and it all ends with a home loss to Cockeye on Black Friday to keep the team from going to a bowl game. Dylan Raiola enters the transfer portal immediately. Matt Rhule enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat.

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Every Big Ten team's best, worst case scenario in 2025: USC plays for league title? A three-loss Penn State?

Exploring the range of success (and failure) for each Big Ten football team this season

www.cbssports.com

I'm glad our season outcome seems so clear!

 

[Kaladin]

No way Holg leaves

He’s got another year with DR15 and then he will go to NFL

 

[Kazman5k]

Whatever will we do without NASCAR pit crew legend Tony Gibson

 

[Kazman5k]

If you click the hyper link for Tony Gibson it takes you to some random profile of a McNeese st d lineman

 

[Carm]

Whatever will we do without NASCAR pit crew legend Tony Gibson

This Nascar?

 

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[vailhusker]

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Losing Tony Gibson to Florida Atlantic was a big blow. Especially when he took Terrence Howard with him, and got James Franco in the portal.

 

[PlumbingCarrot]

I'm glad our season outcome seems so clear!

Its true tho I could see 3-9 as much as I can see Undeafeted. Realistically its 5-10 games tho

 

[Quint]

I sure hope we can overcome the loss of Tony Gibson.

I’m so concerned about it I blocked out who he was.

 

[Juro]

Sucks losing the brother of Tyrese Gibson last year. Not sure how we'll ever overcome that...

 

[Quint]

Sucks losing the brother of Tyrese Gibson last year. Not sure how we'll ever overcome that...

Wait until we lose Bob Gibson in ‘26.

 

[NSECTA4]

RIP Tony Gibson

 

[Milo-of-Croton]

I knew we were going to lose Tony Gibson when the last of his dad’s stores closed in the state. I know I appreciated the blue light specials…SCREW YOU NORFOLK!