Husker FootballWednesday, November 4
Nebraska's offensive coordinator says the Huskers have been pressing as they get ready for Friday at Illinois
The Good Day Lincoln team
If you're still thinking about Saturday's 17-10 loss to Washington, so are the Huskers. Nebraska is 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Big Ten, and it has lost three straight by a combined 10 points after building second-half leads.
Six of the 11 touchdowns Nebraska has allowed came in the fourth quarter
6fourth-quarter touchdowns allowed this season, of 11
Source: Nebraska TV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| fourth-quarter touchdowns allowed this season, of 11 | 6 |
Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen agreed the offense has been pressing. "I 100% agree with it," he said. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who threw three interceptions, said, "I didn't play good at all." Holgorsen is also moving to the press box for a "calm environment."
- Next game: Friday at Illinois, also 5-3
- Colandrea vs. Washington: 255 passing yards, three interceptions
- Washington took its first lead with 1:30 left
Defensive coordinator Rob Aurich would do it again on the corner blitz call. He said Big Ten and SEC play over three years has had about 40 or 42 fourth-and-15-to-20 plays, with nine conversions, seven against soft zone.
Nebraska held Washington to 32 rushing yards
Source: Nebraska TV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total yards | 267 yards |
| Rushing yards | 32 yards |
Sources: Nebraska TV, Hurrdat Sports, Omaha World-Herald, KOLN