[Husker] Offense Has Improved but not Defense

[Thomas]

Through the eight games this year, Nebraska is averaging 436 yards per 
game (189 rush/247 pass). Last year the average for 12 games was 320 
yards (96 rush/224 pass). But the defense has pretty much stayed where 
it was. In 2005 the Huskers allowed 332 yards per game (124 rush/208 
pass) and this year (8 games) the Blackshirts have given up 340 yards 
per game (120 rush/220 pass). Injuries to Bowman and Fluellen hurt the 
"D" and we've faced higher ranked teams than in '05. 

Critical that NU beats Mizzou to continue the run for the North title.  
Memorial Stadium, Homecoming, 11:00 morning kickoff - will it all add 
up?  They need another quick start and can't let the Tigers back into 
the game like they did with the 'Pokes.  If the Huskers improve on 
special teams and penalties, I say we win 31-17.  Beyond the North 
title, they need a few more "W's" going into the Bowl season.