Will Illinois Knock of Nebraska?

[AZHAWKFAN1]

Really? Have you watched any Pac 12 football this year? They are 1B to the SEC's 1A right now, IMO.

I think Oregon and Stanford are 2 of the top 4 teams in the country, along with Alabama and OSU.

He didn't say they were not any good, just that he is not a fan, I am not either. I'm not a SEC fan nor a big 12 fan, just Iowa...... okay, maybe I'll root for ASU over Norte Dame!!!!

 

[GlassHawk]

Illinois has played nobody, period. I don't think it happens. Nebby by 14

As opposed to Nebraska's epic victories over Wyoming, Southern Mississippi, and South Dakota State, and their blowout loss to a UCLA team ranked behind the Washington team that beat Illinois.

 

[Biggusblockus]

If the game were in Chump Pain I'd say Chief and the boys have a fair chance to pull the upset. Since Nebby seems to play ALL their games at home every year (before Novemeber at least) I'll say no Illini victory in Lincoln. Game will be close for 3 quarters and Debbie pulls away late for a 17 point win.

 

[HawkeyeMHA]

I wish, but no.

 

[bigjim]

I don't see it happening but you never know that's why they play the game.

 

[M1911A1Hawkeye]

Hmmmmm, no. I will be pulling for the Fighting Illini but I think Nebraska wins the game.

 

[HawkeyeWalker]

A Hawkeye victory is all I want. An Illinois upset...icing on the weekend cake. Shooting a 78 or better on Sunday....a little bonus. Go Hawks

 

[ShadasRevenge]

No. They'll score a lot of points because of the high school defense Nebraska puts on the field, but they'll give up more. Martinez probably won't play, but that won't matter.

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

This would speed the discussion about Bo. Dang I hope the hawks beat Nebraska.

Not sure why anyone outside of Nebraska is rooting for Bo to be fired. He is pretty mediocre IMO..

 

[loesshillshawk]

Sounds like Martinez might play per this article in the Lincoln Journal Star ... If he doesn't play that also bodes well for Illinois, especially if they go with the freshman.

Red Report: Beck keeping open mind on two-QB system : Latest Husker News

Talk to Husker fans and they are high on their young QB's. Many like their chances without Martinez. The issue will be the majority of the fans will be Husker fans.

 

[Wreckonize]

I think Nebraska will win. They had two weeks to prepare. At home, Martinez or Armstrong they collect a W.

 

[Hawk1960]

I think Nebraska will win. They had two weeks to prepare. At home, Martinez or Armstrong they collect a W.

You would think the bye week would help them. Kind of interesting though, if you look at the results since 2003 for the week after a bye the results are ...

51 teams (including Nebraska) have winning records the next week
5 teams (including Iowa) are .500 the next week
68 team have losing records the next week

Below is a link to an interesting site with crazy stats like this ... check out Michigan State, they are 5-11 after a bye (and they had a bye last week).

College Football Team Win Trends - After A Bye

 

[BlindDogScooter]

Before I answer I need you to qualify something for me...

Do you mean during this lifetime or the next?