Nebraska’s run defense had been a top menu item for sharp criticism. Talk of explosives surrendered, a salty attitude and hats to the ball needed, with stats that weren’t for your parents’ fridge.
The early bye week practices were scrimmage style in response. Husker defenders took to heart a theme for the squad heading to Saturday’s game: Go hunt.
It seems their defensive coordinator wanted to come off the edge and land his own sack at some point too…