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What to Make of the Nebraska Coaching Staff After Indiana Blowout?

Assessing the current state of the Nebraska football program with the Omaha World-Herald's Evan Bland.

TJ Birkel

Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium.
Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the Indiana loss, assess the current state of the program, and look ahead to Ohio State. 

  • Frustrations linger after the loss to Indiana.
  • Would the loss feel better if the Huskers had lost 35-7 instead of 56-7?
  • 104 FBS teams have beaten a top-25 team since the last time Nebraska did it.
  • Nebraska fans wrestle with watching a historic loser vault to success with a first-year head coach, while the Huskers fail to meet their moment and get over the hump. 
  • Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield’s comments at his weekly press conference don’t help things.
  • Satterfield’s comments don’t jibe with how Matt Rhule has talked about wanting to run the ball. 
  • The OC also seemed lost on a question about yards per play, and his answer has the fan base buzzing. 
  • Is Satterfield’s inconsistency a reflection on Rhule?
  • The Nebraska fan base is as devoted as they come, but they are also smart football fans, and the seeming disarray from the coaching staff only adds to the frustration. 
  • Huskers have to show some fight and have positive takeaways vs. Ohio State. 

All this and much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

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TJ Birkel
TJ BIRKEL

T.J. Birkel is the creator and co-host of the Common Fan Podcast, a Nebraska football podcast focused entirely on Husker football, all the time. We aim to create meaningful episodes and written commentary that fans like us will enjoy, infused with heavy doses of fun and frivolity. We work hard to cover the latest Husker news of the day; to provide insightful commentary and analysis on all things Husker football; and to bring unique stories and perspectives that may not be covered by the media but that Common Fans will enjoy. GBR for LIFE!

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