[Husker] NU/KU point spread

[Steve Reichenbach]

Maybe some are wondering if NU will score more than a FG.

Actually, the spread is a little surprising in that Massey has NU by 6.4
and Sagarin has NU by 7.90.  If you believe the computers, NU is a good
"bet" to win and beat the spread.

I too expect NU to play conservatively on offense unless they fall behind
or get comfortably ahead.  With NU's defense, it is a sound strategy.
However, I think NU may take a few more shots downfield with the right
sort of field position, e.g., between the 40s.  Then, even with a turnover,
KU has a relatively long field against a very good defense.

> As I was surprised that OU was only a 5 point favorite over the Huskers, I am also surprised to see that Nebraska is only a 3.5 point favorite over Kansas.  Here is what Kansas has done this season:
> 
> Date
> Sept 5 vs. Northern Colorado W 49 - 3
> Sept 12 at UTEP W 34 - 7
> Sept 19 vs. Duke W 44 - 16
> Sept 26 vs. Southern Miss W 35 - 28
> Oct 10 vs. Iowa State W 41 - 36
> Oct 17 at Colorado L 30 - 34
> Oct 24 vs. Oklahoma L 13 - 35
> Oct 31 at Texas Tech L 21 - 42
> Nov 7 at Kansas State L 10 - 17
> Nov 14 vs. Nebraska   3:30 PM ET
> Nov 21 at Texas
> Nov 28 vs. Missouri