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Eric Hess

Eric Hess

Joined: Aug 28, 2024

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr (17) misses the catch, but the ball remained up for UCLA's Kaylin Moore (9) to get the interception.
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs. UCLA

The Huskers' chances of making a bowl game are still up in the air after a poor showing against UCLA.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) looks to hand off during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17.
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Analytics Preview: Nebraska Football vs. UCLA

As the season enters its final stretch, Nebraska finds itself in a familiar position, needing just one more win to become bowl eligible – a situation reminiscen

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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) intercepts a pass intended for Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17.
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs. Ohio State

This game was a significant mental test for Matt Rhule’s Huskers and the culture he’s building. After a disaster in Bloomington, I hoped the Huskers would beat

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Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) prepares to snap the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.
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Analytics Preview: Nebraska Football at Ohio State

After a bad effort against Indiana, Nebraska football gets its toughest task of the season. Can the Huskers bounce back?

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Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Justice Ellison (6) stiff arms Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs. Indiana

Indiana's dominant win shows how far away the Huskers still are from the top 12 teams in college football

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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) points at the line of scrimmage before the snap against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Analytics Preview: Nebraska Football vs. Indiana

Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers offense have been an unstoppable force, but Nebraska football's Blackshirts are an immovable object. Which one breaks first on Saturday?

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Oct 5, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Football's Midseason Report Card

The Blackshirts compare favorably with some of the CFP Committee's top 12 finishers in prior seasons, but the offense will have to put more points on the board if it wants to make a push for the playoffs

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Nebraska defensive back Isaac Giffford (2) brings down Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5).
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs Rutgers

The Huskers reached the halfway point of the season, one game away from their first bowl appearance since 2016. It was another ugly game for the Huskers, but ul

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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) pushes off against Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Nebraska Football vs. Rutgers: An Opportunity for an Old School Husker Performance

Rutgers has a stout pass defense that could give Raiola trouble. But a porous run defense offers an opportunity for a big day on the ground for the Huskers.

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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (17) is tackled by Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Yanni Karlaftis (14) and defensive lineman Joe Anderson (95) at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football at Purdue

It was a tale of two halves for the Huskers who flipped their winning formula from earlier in the season to pick up a road win.

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Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Dante Dowdell (23) runs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Football vs. Purdue: A Must-Win Matchup for Both Teams

Both the Boilermakers and Huskers need a win to keep their season on track.

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Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. (5) intercepts a pass to Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (18) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs. Illinois

The Huskers add another heartbreaking loss to a decade of games coming up just short.

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