Five Reasons Nebraska Will Lose: Michigan

Sadly, these articles are getting easier to write as the weeks go on.

Last weekend was a huge eyeopener for Husker Nation. We were all able to see exactly how far this team is from competing for championships. Granted Nebraska is still undefeated in conference play, but I’m guessing Nebraska is going to be down a game in conference play after this weekend. Nebraska will be starting its conference play against the Michigan Wolverines this Saturday in another morning game, which I absolutely despise.

Little Mistakes

This week I’m going to lump penalties, special teams and turnover margin into one reason. Penalties have killed the Huskers in the first two games this season. I tried to erase last Saturday from my memory, but one thing I do remember is the joy the student section brought me. I called it after the Colorado game that students were going to bring in the fake flags, and lo and behold the students came through. As much as penalties anger me, seeing those fake flags flying around the student section is always hilarious. In terms of special teams, Nebraska’s kicking has been atrocious. Barret Pickering has missed two of his three attempts this season. Granted he is a true freshman, but missing out on three points in each of the last two games has hurt the Huskers. If he made those two kicks Nebraska would’ve had the opportunity to kick a game winning field goal in each of the first two games. The turnovers have also been killer for the Huskers, the offense has turned the ball over six times, and the defense has only intercepted one pass in the Troy game.