After getting through the non-conference, things are looking pretty good. The D hasn't been perfect, but the rebuilt Blackshirts are holding up thus far. Now things get tougher. It's time to hit the Big 12 schedule, and the Big Red starts out with last year's North Division champs...
October 4, Missouri -- As much as it sucks to admit it, Missouri was the real deal last year. Unfortunately, this year the core of the Big 12 North and Cotton Bowl champions returns to wreak havoc again. This one is at home, where NU has owned the Tigers for the last 30 years. Alas, Chase Daniel, Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman will be too much for the Huskers, and another streak will fall. Missouri 38 Nebraska 28.
October 11, @ Texas Tech -- If there's any thing less fun than being in Lubbock, Texas, it's being throttled by the local football team in Lubbock, Texas. The last time the Huskers ventured into Jones AT&T Stadium it was sunburn-slap-on-the-back painful. The good news is that this one won't spiral out of control like in 2004. The bad news is that this Red Raiders team has far more firepower than they did then. Texas Tech 45 Nebraska 38.
October 18, @ Iowa State -- Reeling from back-to-back losses for the first time since way back in 2007, the Huskers desperately need a W. They'll get one, but it won't be as easy as many will expect versus Gene Chizik's improving squad. This one will be close until the end when the Huskers put up a late score to add a little breathing room. Huskers 28 Cyclones 17.
October 25, Baylor -- After a two-year hiatus, the Cornhusker players and fans will enjoy having the Baylor Bears back on the schedule. New Baylor head man Art Briles is a fine coach, but this is a team still needing a serious talent upgrade. The Huskers put up their best combined effort during a beautiful fall afternoon in Lincoln. NU 56 Baylor 10.
November 1, @ Oklahoma -- Gaining momentum with the previous two games, the resurgent Blackshirts turn in a gutsy performance against Top 5 Oklahoma. Husker fans experience the highs and lows throughout a NU/OU throwback classic. Unfortunately, a late field goal from Sooners kicker Jimmy Stevens, and last second touchdown dashes the Huskers' upset hopes. Sooners 31 Huskers 24.
November 8, Kansas -- Emboldened by the close-but-no-cigar effort against Oklahoma and an emotional appeal from Bo Pelini and former Huskers on hand, the revenge-minded Cornhuskers come out punching against the Jayhawks. Talented KU signal caller Todd Reesing is stymied all day by a brilliantly coordinated Blackshirt D. For the Big Red, redemption is sweet. Nebraska 35 KU 21.
November 15, @ Kansas State -- Following emotional efforts the previous two weeks, a letdown loss could be in the cards here. It almost happens, as Josh Freeman fires passes as adeptly as he fires off text messages. The Huskers are outgained on the day, but come up with a few huge turnovers to squeek out a victory. Big Red 24 Little Apple 21.
November 28, Colorado -- While this one isn't for a berth in the Big 12 Championship (Missouri has wrapped it up) it is a hard fought battle between two teams that don't like each other much. Joe Ganz and Marlon Lucky show up big in their final games at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska 33 Colorado 10.
There you go. I'm going out on a bit of a limb and predicting 9-3 in 2008. I'll stand by these predictions, but you might want to watch and attend the games anyway, just in case I'm wrong.
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