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Why you may need Rolaids
1. The Huskers rank last in the Big Ten in rushing, passing and total defense, and have allowed a staggering 514 yards per game. Nebraska has specifically struggled against the pass the past two weeks, allowing a combined 677 yards in the air to Georgia Southern and Oklahoma.Across the field, that’s been one of Indiana’s strengths this season. Quarterback Connor Bazelak is 108-for-202 and has racked up 1,171 yards and seven touchdowns through four games. And the Hoosiers are averaging 292.8 passing yards per game, which sits fifth in the conference and 28th in the country. The NU defense will especially have to contain Cam Camper, who already has 418 yards — the third-most in the Big Ten — and 33 receptions on the year.
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And at least on paper, the disastrous start to Nebraska’s season continues to look uglier. Northwestern, which Nebraska lost to 31-28 in Ireland, has gone on to lose three straight to Duke, Southern Illinois and Miami (Ohio). Georgia Southern turned around and lost to UAB. And Oklahoma just dropped a home game to former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez and Kansas State on Saturday night. Not exactly a promising sign for this Saturday and beyond. And speaking of unpromising signs, Indiana leads the all-time series against NU, 10-8-3.
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When asked about the characteristics of a good defense, new interim defensive coordinator Bill Busch said gap integrity and tackling, factors that Nebraska has struggled with.
These defensive skills are ones that the team will have to work on before facing Indiana, who has the second most plays per game with an average of 84.25 per game.
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