Thoughts after 3 games

Nebraska is 3-0 for the first time since 2016, when they won their first 7 games then went 3-3 (including a bowl loss) the rest of the way.

The Illinois game on Friday will be a good indicator of progress, and may be Nebraska’s first rated-vs-rated game in a long time. They are likely to be a slight favorite at home, too.

The defense has had good moments and bad moments, but has only given up 20 points this season. Looking at the large number of 70+ point outings already this season, I don’t see any of those in Nebraska’s near future, and I actually consider that a plus. As the announcers said last night, playing reserves before the game gets to garbage time is how you build a deep roster and (hopefully) keep the transfers out down.

Looks like the early odds are Nebraska by 8 1/2 over Illinois, with an over/under of 46.5.

Illinois is #26 in the coaches poll, Nebraska moved up to #22.

I’m happy with the game.

From an outside perspective, winning 34-3 is a ranked FCS team isn’t bad.

If you watched, you saw the D get pushed around but only give up 3 points. There are B1G offenses similar to UNI. I’m hoping this is a good wakeup call for the coaches and players.

Nebraska is #22 in AP, Illinois is #24. Texas, deservedly, takes over the #1 slot.

You do not want to know what I think Texas deserves…

Texas’s schedule is pretty light, 3 cupcakes and Michigan for non-conference, we may not have any idea how good they are until the Red River Showdown, and right not Texas is listed as having an 85% chance of winning that game. Georgia and A&M are the only other rated opponents left.