This game is huge mainly because we haven't played anyone yet. Lose and the naysayers will be out in full force saying see I told you we were overrated and hadn't played anyone. Win and I think the fans stick through the rest of the season. Lose and it's off to basketball for many.That last point is the key. I feel like we as a program have had moments where it feels like we’re building to the crescendo and then we fall flat. Now, my hope is as fans we can continue to rally behind them either way, but I think it would go a long way for the our fans to nab this one against Nebraska. The games that follow are big as well, but I think to follow up the energy of that Maryland game with a big win in front of a sold out crowd would be huge to firm up the softer areas of our fan base.
It's absolutely everything. Beat Nebraska and the Hoosiers are still in the playoff chase. The program only changes if each and every game is everything. Coach Cig is close, win games and raise money. Every game should be everything.We have a lot of important games left. Nebraska isn’t everything.