Through the first half Saturday, Nebraska fans had to be wondering what was happening. It was meet the new boss, same as the old boss, as Ohio University scored on its first three possessions against the heavily favored Huskers.
What in the name of John Butler was new Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich up to? This is why Butler was fired in December — a porous defense — and Aurich brought in from San Diego State, to provide a rock-hard defense that would stop Big Ten offenses.
Yet, here was the Mid-American Conference’s Ohio — a terrific team at that level, make no mistake — scoring an early touchdown and two field goals and taking a lead the Bobcats would not relinquish until late in the second quarter…