Huskers @ Red Raiders

Nebraska arrived this morning in Lubbock, Texas for a Saturday date with #7 Texas Tech. The Red Raiders boast the same style of spread offense which the Huskers faced against Missouri last week. It'll be interesting to watch and see what the Huskers and the coaching staff learned after battling a nearly flawless offensive performance. It's also the Huskers first road game of the season, so there will lots of sub-plots in this one.

I'm curiously comfortable with Nebraska getting out of Memorial Stadium this week, because for some strange reason I think they need it. After five straight home games, a change of scenery is in order, even though it won't be a friendly arena in which to play. I'm also interested in seeing how the Husker defense handles the Red Raiders, because while they are certainly very good, they aren't quite as precise as Missouri. Their quarterback, whose name escapes me at the moment, has thrown several interceptions this season, and just isn't quite as accurate. It hasn't mattered, though, as they have scored plenty enough points to overcome the mistakes. Still, the interception stats give me hope that the Huskers can at least make a showing.

I also suspect Nebraska will refuse to give in, despite how far behind they might get. If there is one glaring trait with this team, it's their refusal to roll over and play dead. They keep fighting, keep trying, and keep pushing. They are learning, there's no doubt about it, and so is the coaching staff. I have a good feeling we will be in tomorrow's game for longer than a lot of folks predict. Can we pull off the upset? Sure - as I said last week, anything is possible. This football team is bound to do something this season to build on for next year, and an upset of a top twenty-five team would be that building block. But, Texas Tech is a top-ten team, and the Huskers aren't quite ready to pull that big of an upset. My prediction: Huskers 28, Red Raiders 41.

GO BIG RED!!