Carriker Chronicles: Does the Big Ten West Run Through Lincoln, Nebraska?

Husker football enters November with abundant possibilities

The Huskers are in a four-way tie atop the Big Ten West Division. Adam talks about the three teams Nebraska is tied with and why the Big Ten West may run through Lincoln. He explains why every game left on the Huskers' schedule is winnable (and losable), but also why Nebraska might be playing the best football of anybody in a bad division. Adam also explains why the Huskers WILL control their own destiny. Enjoy the ride!

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Adam Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska 31, Purdue 14

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Nebraska returner Garrett Snodgrass fumbles the opening kickoff return.

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Purdue linebacker Hudson Miller and Purdue defensive back Botros Alisandro react after recovering the fumbled kickoff return.

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Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford tackles Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield during the first quarter.

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Purdue quarterback Hudson Card runs against the Huskers during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes during the first quarter.

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Nebraska  head coach Matt Rhule stands on the sideline during the second quarter.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II and tight end Nate Boerkircher celebrate after Fidone's second-quarter touchdown.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against Purdue during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes against the Purdue defense during the second quarter.

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Purdue quarterback Hudson Card gets a pass away during the second quarter.

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Nebraska wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd catches a pass for a 74-yard touchdown against Purdue during the second quarter.

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Nebraska wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd scores a touchdown against the Purdue during the second quarter.

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Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield catches a pass against Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome during the second quarter.

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Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs against Nebraska during the second quarter.

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Purdue head coach Ryan Walters reacts after a call during the second quarter.

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Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield catches a pass against Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown during the second quarter.

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Purdue quarterback Hudson Card runs from Nebraska linebacker John Bullock during the third quarter.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with referees during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson runs towards the end zone during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson completes his 28-yard touchdown run.

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Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill  intercepts a pass from Purdue quarterback Hudson Card late in the fourth quarter.