Nebraska vs Colorado official prediction thread

[Juro]

Neb-42
Buffs-17

They’re not a good team. They have 3 skilled players, and a bunch of island misfits from other teams.

 

[Tsakoi]

Neb-42
Buffs-17

They’re not a good team. They have 3 skilled players, and a bunch of island misfits from other teams.

Exactly.

We will face more talented teams this year. Should have won last year but didn't because of a confluence of pants shitting by one player.

 

[FreightPimpDawg]

Exactly.

We will face more talented teams this year. Should have won last year but didn't because of a confluence of pants shitting by one player.

Y’all lost to Colorado last year?

 

[cwessel76]

Y’all lost to Colorado last year?

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[Jim14510]

We’re bigger, stronger, deeper

 

[Kaladin]

I'll be happy if it's a win. Even 1 pt. I will be happiest if Shadildo and/or Shilo dies.

I don’t want shadildo to die because I want the Raiders to draft him next year

 

[Tell_Sackett]

We are better at 75% of the positions on the 22, plus I have a ton of confidence in our coaching staff. Special teams worries me a bit. The dynamism of Shadildo and Hunter also worries me and can keep CU in the game singlehandedly. A Troy Edwards type situation comes to mind, although I think we still won that game by around 30 if I remember correctly.

The formula is simple... Control the ball and keep pressure off Raiola, keep him upright and limit their shots on him. We need to show our superiority at the LOS, stay in our lanes defensively and take good angles to the ball. We can do it, but unfortunately, I think it'll stay closer than any of us would like due to several big plays on their part.

I'll go with 38-34 Nebraska.

 

[Jim14510]

I don’t want shadildo to die because I want the Raiders to draft him next year

You can have him.

 

[Kaladin]

You can have him.

I mean I don’t really want him but he seems better than the other QBs

 

[RedSeaRising]

I mean I don’t really want him but he seems better than the other QBs

Putting any Colorado hatred bias aside, I honestly don't think he is an NFL prospect at all. I think he's a very good college QB, I don't think he has nearly enough talent to overcome the discipline and mental shortfalls in the NFL. Could be wrong, I have been once or twice before, but I don't see him being a player at the next level

 

[Eaton Beaver]

38 to 23 Nebraska

 

[Pepe Silvia]

Putting any Colorado hatred bias aside, I honestly don't think he is an NFL prospect at all. I think he's a very good college QB, I don't think he has nearly enough talent to overcome the discipline and mental shortfalls in the NFL. Could be wrong, I have been once or twice before, but I don't see him being a player at the next level

That sounds exactly like the kind of player the Raiders would draft

 

[Huskerbuck85]

 

[HerbRedman]

My head:

My heart: Anytime I feel good things about Husker football, the program puts on its steel toe shit covered boots and punts me right in the nuts. That will happen again

I'm turning into this guy as the week goes. Maybe it's the nerves lol.

I've been NU -21 on this game all offseason. I'm getting spooked by everyone calling this to be a close game.

I'll tell you this, if you put our team under a different name (call it UCLAbia) vs this CU team on a neutral field, if take UCLAbia to win by 21.

My NU PTSD is catching up with me this week. I may actually end up taking CU +7.5. If kills me to deliver that news to everyone.

 

[Stan Raymond]

I'm turning into this guy as the week goes. Maybe it's the nerves lol.

I've been NU -21 on this game all offseason. I'm getting spooked by everyone calling this to be a close game.

I'll tell you this, if you put our team under a different name (call it UCLAbia) vs this CU team on a neutral field, if take UCLAbia to win by 21.

My NU PTSD is catching up with me this week. I may actually end up taking CU +7.5. If kills me to deliver that news to everyone.

Stay the course, look at the facts. We will be fine, stay strong, I need you as another voice of reason.

Then again -21, that's big, I'm thinking 10 to 20 point win for us.

 

[tman87]

I haven't logged a prediction, as I feel I still don't have enough data to do so.

Plus, there are some big possible variables that could wildly swing one way or the other. Like how does our Frosh QB hold up in his first real pressure game? Only game 2 for the kid, as good as he likely is, the things called learning curve and frosh learning on the fly are real.

The other thing is that CU has two of the most explosive offensive players in CFB, and one of those guys is also dangerous on defense, too. Plus Horn is a dangerous receiver.

Both LOS we should win. DLine I am more confident in winning that battle - almost assured. OLine - we looked better last game, but our OT's have been a disaster position for so many years, and CU does have talent at rush end.

Our WR talent is definitely way better than last season. But CU has a couple really good DB's.

RB's and running game, we should definitely have the edge over CU. But again, our OLine really needs to show they have taken that step forward this game.

LB's I think we also have the edge, but are missing a starting LB yet, and CU doesn't run much anyway. This will be CU on the 4 WR sets most of the game, where LB's are in coverage more.

Coaching. This is a big one. Rhule and Co should be a much better group overall, but we need to win this game and show that our coaching staff has this team ready to play cohesive ball with great play calling and game planning.

Last, but not least, special teams. Been an achilles heel for us for so damn long. Anyone have confidence in a close game where a 42 yard FG by our kicker is needed? It's a valid question.

We should win. We could lose. I can't pick a score, as there are just too many variables for this game, and I and likely all of us still do have PTSD from a decade+ of pissing sure wins down our leg into losses.

Just win the fucking game. Be the more physical team. Turnovers - if we are at least even - a push in turnovers gives us the edge. If we are plus in the turnover category - obviously very big. If we are minus in turnovers, could be tough sledding.

I have faith in Tony White. I think overall the defense will show up, but CU will still score and have some big plays. Offensively, our receivers need to be more crisp, OLine has to give DR enough time and not let him get hit much, and our running game needs to be a big part of the equation. Do all of that and push in special teams and turnovers, and this should be a 7 to 14 pt win. I will take a 1 pt win, even though all of our nerves will be fried if it turns out that way. A win is a WIN. Get. It. Done.

 

[HughJanus]

I haven't logged a prediction, as I feel I still don't have enough data to do so.

Plus, there are some big possible variables that could wildly swing one way or the other. Like how does our Frosh QB hold up in his first real pressure game? Only game 2 for the kid, as good as he likely is, the things called learning curve and frosh learning on the fly are real.

The other thing is that CU has two of the most explosive offensive players in CFB, and one of those guys is also dangerous on defense, too. Plus Horn is a dangerous receiver.

Both LOS we should win. DLine I am more confident in winning that battle - almost assured. OLine - we looked better last game, but our OT's have been a disaster position for so many years, and CU does have talent at rush end.

Our WR talent is definitely way better than last season. But CU has a couple really good DB's.

RB's and running game, we should definitely have the edge over CU. But again, our OLine really needs to show they have taken that step forward this game.

LB's I think we also have the edge, but are missing a starting LB yet, and CU doesn't run much anyway. This will be CU on the 4 WR sets most of the game, where LB's are in coverage more.

Coaching. This is a big one. Rhule and Co should be a much better group overall, but we need to win this game and show that our coaching staff has this team ready to play cohesive ball with great play calling and game planning.

Last, but not least, special teams. Been an achilles heel for us for so damn long. Anyone have confidence in a close game where a 42 yard FG by our kicker is needed? It's a valid question.

We should win. We could lose. I can't pick a score, as there are just too many variables for this game, and I and likely all of us still do have PTSD from a decade+ of pissing sure wins down our leg into losses.

Just win the fucking game. Be the more physical team. Turnovers - if we are at least even - a push in turnovers gives us the edge. If we are plus in the turnover category - obviously very big. If we are minus in turnovers, could be tough sledding.

I have faith in Tony White. I think overall the defense will show up, but CU will still score and have some big plays. Offensively, our receivers need to be more crisp, OLine has to give DR enough time and not let him get hit much, and our running game needs to be a big part of the equation. Do all of that and push in special teams and turnovers, and this should be a 7 to 14 pt win. I will take a 1 pt win, even though all of our nerves will be fried if it turns out that way. A win is a WIN. Get. It. Done.

Don't know anything about football except how to block a 34 dive.

56-14

us

 

[HerbRedman]

Here's a great palette cleanser. Michigan fan blog. Has Nebraska winning and says game could be over in the 3rd Q.

I've watched a million of these this week and I haven't seen a single person nationally call for a Nebraska blowout. Every single other one says it's a 7 pt or less game.

This guy watched a surprising amount of Nebraska gamesast yr it sounds like.

 

[Sous Chef]

I don’t want shadildo to die because I want the Raiders to draft him next year

 

[nja13]

LB's I think we also have the edge, but are missing a starting LB yet, and CU doesn't run much anyway. This will be CU on the 4 WR sets most of the game, where LB's are in coverage more

This is where not having Wright hurts. He’s our best cover LB.