Nebraska, which has five losses before November for only the second time in 58 years, reached that threshold with last weekend’s 30-28 home setback versus Northwestern.
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Yet Hazell said his players are staying the course, closing ranks while continuing to pursue an elusive Big Ten victory. After going for it on 4th and 1 and failing Nebraska had the ball with a chance to go down and turn it into a one possession game.
Nebraska defeated Purdue 44-7 in 2013 in West Lafayette and 35-14 in 2014 in Lincoln.
Nebraska and Purdue have combined for just four wins, and 11 losses this season, but the Huskers have only a single game’s wiggle room if they want to keep their hopes of playing in a bowl game alive.
Nebraska wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson-El suffered a gruesome leg injury in the second quarter while celebrating with his team after they scored a touchdown, according to John Taylor of NBC Sports. David Blough used his mobility in and out of the pocket in a breakout performance.
Despite the fourth quarter push by Nebraska which saw them score 29 points Purdue was able to hold on and win the game. However, if any team is susceptible to giving up big plays, it’s this Huskers’ defense. The junior WR has great size, and the ability to get behind the defense.
Special teams haven’t been free of blame, either.
Drew Brown had a 29-yard field-goal attempt blocked against Southern Miss in the final minute of a game Nebraska won 38-26 – but not before the Golden Eagles advanced to the Huskers’ 40-yard line by game’s end. With a login from your TV provider, you can stream the game on WatchESPN. The offense is expected to play at a faster tempo, a speed we’ve rarely seen this season. “Those things just catch up with you”. “We want to solve our problems throughout the game”. Together the quarterbacks have nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
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“I think that this team is in good shape”, Riley said. A couple first downs offensively can make a huge difference in the completion of a game. I indicated during my introductory press conference that we will compete for Big Ten and national championships, and we will do so with class, integrity, sportsmanship and with a commitment to our student-athletes.
