Will TJ Lateef have 200 yds (or more) total offense vs UCLA?

[HerbRedman]

TJ Lateef getting the start on Saturday vs UCLA. Will he have 200 yds or more of total offense?

Example combos:
50 yds rushing, 150 yds passing
70 yds rushing, 130 yds passing
20 yds rushing, 180 yds passing
Or more than 200, any combo

***NON sack adjusted yds


UCLA Defense
Total D 78
Rushing D 124
Pass Eff Defense 86

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

where’s the option for 200 of EACH?!


BYAH!!!!!!!!

 

[HerbRedman]

A lot of variables on this one:

1. How will Lateef handle his "homecoming"? (1st ever collegiate start is in LA his hometown)
2. How many turnovers will he have? (He's credited w 3 fumbles vs USC)
3. Will this game have an insanely low snap count?
4. Will Dana call mostly running plays?
5. How much will Dana run Lateef?

Since we don't know these, it's hard to forecast. Though I would argue we probably know 3 and 4.

 

[SoCal_Corn]

A lot of variables on this one:

1. How will Lateef handle his "homecoming"? (1st ever collegiate start is in LA his hometown)
2. How many turnovers will he have? (He's credited w 3 fumbles vs USC)
3. Will this game have an insanely low snap count?
4. Will Dana call mostly running plays?
5. How much will Dana run Lateef?

Since we don't know these, it's hard to forecast. Though I would argue we probably know 3 and 4.

&
6. how much will Harberg play QB as well?

 

[Ext. 55]

I will go with the under here…will see a whole lot of the running game this weekend.

Put me down for 178 total yards.

 

[HerbRedman]

There is an amazing amount of confidence in Lateef getting over 200 yds total offense.

Keep in mind, Dylan was going to be 4 out of 5 games UNDER 200 yds himself (rushing yds not shown - but he didn't gain anything there).

I think Lateef will be at 150-185 total yds.


Dylan Raiola total offense 2025. Again, rushing yds not shown - but he's in the negative every game.

 

[Kazman5k]

My prediction

 

[ChocaEgg]

217 yards passing (2TD)
35 yards rushing (1TD)

 

[herbsinator]

My prediction

If this happens, Nebraska message boards will never recover. The absolute worst QB controversy of all time would ensue.

 

[Havoc34]

I said no but still think we win.

If the game plan is for LaTeef to carry the team I think we’re in trouble.

 

[Flabio]

I just don’t know how we can expect a ton from a true freshman who is pretty slight. This isn’t the Maryland QB.

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

If this happens, Nebraska message boards will never recover. The absolute worst QB controversy of all time would ensue.

I kinda want this to happen just for the chaos. Turn it into a gong show. I don’t even care at this point.

 

[Alcaus]

There is an amazing amount of confidence in Lateef getting over 200 yds total offense.

Keep in mind, Dylan was going to be 4 out of 5 games UNDER 200 yds himself (rushing yds not shown - but he didn't gain anything there).

I think Lateef will be at 150-185 total yds.


Dylan Raiola total offense 2025. Again, rushing yds not shown - but he's in the negative every game.

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UCLA defense is not great and Lateef can run.

Thats the basis of my hypothesis

 

[HerbRedman]

I said no but still think we win.

If the game plan is for LaTeef to carry the team I think we’re in trouble.

Agreed.

I think people are way overestimating what this kid can do (as a true freshman in his first collegiate start). It's more likely this ends in a 60 snap game. Emmit gets the majority of touches. TJ gets 150 yds and we win 21-16.

Only way TJ gets above 200 is if he hits Barney or Hunter for a 70 yd screen early. Which could happen TBH.

 

[Sous Chef]

Agreed.

I think people are way overestimating what this kid can do (as a true freshman in his first collegiate start). It's more likely this ends in a 60 snap game. Emmit gets the majority of touches. TJ getskke 150 yds and we win 21-16.

Only way TJ gets above 200 is if he hits Barney or Hunter for a 70 yd screen early. Which could happen TBH.

If he played for any other team than Nebraska 200 yards would be a given. Since he is our backup being thrust into the starting role he will inexplicably play like he doesn't belong on the field.

 

[Interloper]

Only way TJ gets above 200 is if he hits Barney or Hunter for a 70 yd screen early. Which could happen TBH.

This is pretty much how I think he hits 200, a few big yardage short pass plays along with 70 yds with his legs...probably be pretty close though, within 20 yds +/-

 

[BushAK]

I’m assuming every pass play will either be an RPO or a screen.

 

[Hotcarl]

Who will be our starting OTs?

 

[huskerj12]

My prediction

god dammit this is so great and took me right back to 2010 hahaha

 

[Jim14510]

I’m assuming every pass play will either be an RPO or a screen.

A fade or two