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Missouri @ Nebraska +11
Missouri @ Nebraska +11
haven't really seen a whole lot of interest in this game either way this week (think i've only seen it as leans in ETGs and Gifted's threads); is nebraska's defense good enough to slow down missouri to cover, or can missouri not only win at nebraska for the first time in 30 years:seeya:, but also win by double digits??? please, either take my finger off the trigger of nebraska, or tell me why i should pull it...i'd like to get some insight from everyone who has looked at this game (etg and gifted since they actually have leans, and opposing leans), vegaskyle, fondy (i'm sure you'll be on this one way or another), nropp, sportsnut, ontime, etc etc etc...break it down! i'll start with a neutral preview...much more to come:
Missouri has had little trouble racking up points en route to an undefeated nonconference record, but scoring expects to get tougher as the Big 12 season opens against a Nebraska team that has its sights set on shutting out the Tigers' high-powered offense.
Fourth-ranked Missouri begins the defense of its North Division title as it tries to win its first game at Nebraska in 30 years on Saturday night.
The Tigers (4-0) had a bye last week, but still managed to move up two spots in the AP poll after top-ranked Southern California, third-ranked Georgia and fourth-ranked Florida were all upset.
Missouri, which is aiming for a chance to play in the BCS championship game, is using those losses as motivation.
"You have to expect anyone can beat anyone on any day and bring your A-game all the time," Tigers quarterback Chase Daniel said.
Daniel had an outstanding performance in Missouri's final nonconference game, a 42-21 victory over Buffalo on Sept. 20. The senior quarterback passed for a career-high 439 yards, two touchdowns and set a Big 12 record with 20 consecutive completions.
Through four games, Daniel has completed 101-of-133 passes for 1,412 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception, and leads Missouri's spread offense that ranks second in the nation in both scoring (53.8 points per game) and total offense (595.5 yards per game).
In addition to Daniel, the Tigers are loaded with offensive weapons, as receivers Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman are averaging more than 90 yards per game, and Derrick Washington, who has rushed for two touchdowns in each of his first four games, is running for an average of 90.3 yards per game.
"They're good across the board," Nebraska (3-1) coach Bo Pelini said. "They have a good running game and a good passing game, but it starts with the quarterback. Then you throw in Maclin. You can't focus on stopping one guy or you'll get killed."
Although Pelini is aware of all the Tigers' talent, the first-year Cornhuskers coach says his team's goal is to keep them off the scoreboard.
"I've never gone into any game making concessions," Pelini said. "I won't start this week. We're going to play the best we possibly can. We're going to try and shut them out."
That will be quite a challenge for a defense that allowed 377 yards in last Saturday's 35-30 home loss to Virginia Tech. The Huskers are allowing an average of 19.5 points and 354.8 yards this year.
Nebraska had no luck in stopping Daniel last season, as he was 33-of-47 for 401 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Missouri's 41-6 home win.
The Huskers hopes things go better at home, where they've won 15 straight over the Tigers since Missouri's 35-31 victory over then-No. 2 Nebraska on Nov. 18, 1978.
Nebraska also looks to take advantage of facing a Missouri pass defense that ranks 112th in the nation, giving up 279.5 passing yards a game. Huskers quarterback Joe Ganz passed for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's loss to the Hokies, and is averaging 249.3 passing yards a game.
Missouri's rush defense, meanwhile, is ranked fourth in the Big 12 (99.0 ypg), and limited Buffalo to just 49 yards on 35 attempts in its latest win.
Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky had only 17 rushing yards on eight carries versus Virginia Tech after running for 103 yards on 15 attempts in the Huskers' 38-7 win over New Mexico State on Sept. 13. In last season's loss to Missouri, Lucky rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries and caught seven passes for 56 yards.
Nebraska went just 2-2 in conference games at Memorial Stadium last season, but has had no trouble in its conference home openers, winning 30 consecutive since a 24-21 loss to Iowa State in 1978.
Missouri @ Nebraska +11
haven't really seen a whole lot of interest in this game either way this week (think i've only seen it as leans in ETGs and Gifted's threads); is nebraska's defense good enough to slow down missouri to cover, or can missouri not only win at nebraska for the first time in 30 years:seeya:, but also win by double digits??? please, either take my finger off the trigger of nebraska, or tell me why i should pull it...i'd like to get some insight from everyone who has looked at this game (etg and gifted since they actually have leans, and opposing leans), vegaskyle, fondy (i'm sure you'll be on this one way or another), nropp, sportsnut, ontime, etc etc etc...break it down! i'll start with a neutral preview...much more to come:
Missouri has had little trouble racking up points en route to an undefeated nonconference record, but scoring expects to get tougher as the Big 12 season opens against a Nebraska team that has its sights set on shutting out the Tigers' high-powered offense.
Fourth-ranked Missouri begins the defense of its North Division title as it tries to win its first game at Nebraska in 30 years on Saturday night.
The Tigers (4-0) had a bye last week, but still managed to move up two spots in the AP poll after top-ranked Southern California, third-ranked Georgia and fourth-ranked Florida were all upset.
Missouri, which is aiming for a chance to play in the BCS championship game, is using those losses as motivation.
"You have to expect anyone can beat anyone on any day and bring your A-game all the time," Tigers quarterback Chase Daniel said.
Daniel had an outstanding performance in Missouri's final nonconference game, a 42-21 victory over Buffalo on Sept. 20. The senior quarterback passed for a career-high 439 yards, two touchdowns and set a Big 12 record with 20 consecutive completions.
Through four games, Daniel has completed 101-of-133 passes for 1,412 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception, and leads Missouri's spread offense that ranks second in the nation in both scoring (53.8 points per game) and total offense (595.5 yards per game).
In addition to Daniel, the Tigers are loaded with offensive weapons, as receivers Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman are averaging more than 90 yards per game, and Derrick Washington, who has rushed for two touchdowns in each of his first four games, is running for an average of 90.3 yards per game.
"They're good across the board," Nebraska (3-1) coach Bo Pelini said. "They have a good running game and a good passing game, but it starts with the quarterback. Then you throw in Maclin. You can't focus on stopping one guy or you'll get killed."
Although Pelini is aware of all the Tigers' talent, the first-year Cornhuskers coach says his team's goal is to keep them off the scoreboard.
"I've never gone into any game making concessions," Pelini said. "I won't start this week. We're going to play the best we possibly can. We're going to try and shut them out."
That will be quite a challenge for a defense that allowed 377 yards in last Saturday's 35-30 home loss to Virginia Tech. The Huskers are allowing an average of 19.5 points and 354.8 yards this year.
Nebraska had no luck in stopping Daniel last season, as he was 33-of-47 for 401 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Missouri's 41-6 home win.
The Huskers hopes things go better at home, where they've won 15 straight over the Tigers since Missouri's 35-31 victory over then-No. 2 Nebraska on Nov. 18, 1978.
Nebraska also looks to take advantage of facing a Missouri pass defense that ranks 112th in the nation, giving up 279.5 passing yards a game. Huskers quarterback Joe Ganz passed for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's loss to the Hokies, and is averaging 249.3 passing yards a game.
Missouri's rush defense, meanwhile, is ranked fourth in the Big 12 (99.0 ypg), and limited Buffalo to just 49 yards on 35 attempts in its latest win.
Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky had only 17 rushing yards on eight carries versus Virginia Tech after running for 103 yards on 15 attempts in the Huskers' 38-7 win over New Mexico State on Sept. 13. In last season's loss to Missouri, Lucky rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries and caught seven passes for 56 yards.
Nebraska went just 2-2 in conference games at Memorial Stadium last season, but has had no trouble in its conference home openers, winning 30 consecutive since a 24-21 loss to Iowa State in 1978.
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