He’s exactly right. There is a big job ahead. Anybody who watched that game could see a defense that could not get stops, an offense that could not move the ball, shaky special teams, and talent gaps at numerous positions. There is so much that needs to be fixed and changed to get the Huskers to where the Wolverines are at.
If the outcome of this game was a surprise to you, I don’t think you’ve been paying attention the last five years.
Nebraska has been deficient in recruiting high-end talent, developing the players they have and retaining the ones that break through. Meanwhile, Michigan has been steadily building and improving to become arguably the best program in the Big Ten. Nebraska may get there someday, but it’s foolish to expect it five games in after the worst five-year stretch in modern history.
