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Sign up for our email list to be notified when we update the HF Blog. November 5th, 2009
Oklahoma Preview by Ryan Blase
Well, time to weigh in again. This time, I will be short and concise.
Last time, we talked about the game versus ISU. The offense showed up, but forgot to hold on to the ball. What a devastating loss. I cannot think of a time in my days of watching Nebraska football when a lesser team has beaten Nebraska in Lincoln when it did absolutely nothing to deserve it.
Anyway, moving on.
Oklahoma Keys
1. No turnovers.
If Nebraska turns the ball over, this game is over.
2. Minimize penalties.
Nebraska needs to play nearly mistake free in terms of penalties. Can't afford to give up any yards.
3. Surprise Oklahoma.
Nebraska needs to try a trick play or two. Nebraska fans have been waiting this season for some sort of trick play and we have not seen one yet (only one that comes to mind was a reverse to Niles Paul against one of the Sun Belt teams). How about a halfback pass? A flea-flicker? Hook and lateral (or ladder as I have heard it referred to before)? Anything?
For Nebraska to win this Saturday night, they need to play mistake free on both sides of the ball and hope Oklahoma makes mistakes of their own while also forcing OU in to some turnovers. If the Big Red is within 7 points going into the 4th quarter, this is when the trigger needs to be pulled on some sort of trick play. If Nebraska is in a position to win in the 4th quarter I, for one, will be ecstatic.
Remember, this game is not crucial to winning the North. What Nebraska really needs to do is win the three games following this match-up. If Nebraska wins against the remaining North foes, they will win the North and head to Dallas for the CCG.
My OU prediction (sorry Husker fans, I am a huge homer but I have to be realistic on this one):
Oklahoma - 31
Nebraska - 14
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