Four Questions for the Nebraska Football Team Headed Into the Bye Week

by T.J. Birkel

The Nebraska football team lost 30-27 on Saturday to a Michigan team that frankly looked more talented and more physical than the Huskers. It was a disappointing outcome for Husker Nation, as the Big Red has now lost 28 consecutive games to ranked opponents, to go along with six consecutive losses in conference openers.

There is plenty of season left, however, and still an opportunity for Nebraska to take another step forward in Matt Rhule’s third year at the helm. With that in mind, we look at four questions for the Nebraska football team headed into the bye week. 

How Much Can the Run Defense be Fixed in Season?

It was a concern going into the season, and it remained a concern going into the game against the Wolverines. After losing senior stalwarts Nash Hutmacher, Ty Robinson, and John Bullock, and losing major contributors like Jimari Butler and Mikai Gbayor to the transfer portal, we knew it would be a transition year for the defense. Not to mention the fact that the unit has a new coordinator in John Butler to go along with several new position coaches. 

Considering all of that change, Nebraska’s young defense is doing some things really well. They own the #1 pass defense in the country, and are…

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