It’s been highlighted repeatedly that the 2021 Nebraska Cornhuskers finished with a 3-9 record and lost all nine games by single digits. Close games were not friendly to the Huskers last year, and a recent stat was recently brought to my attention that highlights just how bad Nebraska has been in one-score games. In recent years, Chris Fallica, also known as The Bear, has become a fixture on ESPN’s College Football.
He stated via social media that since 2018 Nebraska has been “5-18 in games decided by 7 points or fewer and has a -20 TO margin in those games. 0-7 last year with -8 TO margin in those games.” He also notes that Nebraska “outgained their opponents by 26.4 YPG in those seven games last year.”
Since 2018, Nebraska is 5-18 in games decided by 7 points or fewer and has a -20 TO margin in those games. 0-7 last year with -8 TO margin in those games.
— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) June 20, 2022
With a repeat performance of those stats in 2022, Scott Frost will be looking for a new job heading into the 2023 season. Hopefully, the latest additions to the coaching staff will clean those errors up, but only time will tell.
Relive the frustration of the 2021 season below.