Current Head Coach
Scott Frost – 28-22 overall, 9-15 in his third full season at Nebraska
Nebraska is a 26.5-point underdog against Ohio State on Saturday.
Scott Frost: "I'm anxious to see their response when inevitably Ohio State makes a play or two on us… I want to see a bunch of guys that don't like that but aren't afraid of the next play." pic.twitter.com/hxHhYviY83
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) October 22, 2020
Cornhuskers’ Offensive Style
It’s a combination of several different things. And even though there’s a new offensive coordinator in the promoted Nick Lubick, this will still be Scott Frost’s Nebraska offense. As a former triple-option quarterback, Scott Frost likes to use the Q-run but does it out of the shotgun spread. But don’t let that fool you — the Huskers can air it out as well from the same formation. They like to get their best playmakers in space — including quarterback Adrian Martinez — and try to make plays in a quick-tempo setting.
Ohio State had all kinds of issues dealing with the scheme and offensive game plan in 2018 but adjusted and kept everything in front of the defenders last year with a change in philosophy (and a superhuman disrupter in the backfield, Chase Young). This time, it’ll all hinge on how effective (or ineffective) Martinez is in executing and delivering on the game plan. Schematically, Nebraska is sound and difficult when in rhythm.
Cornhuskers’ Defensive Style
The Huskers use a 3-4 / 4-3 hybrid look that’s designed to create turnovers and produce negative plays. Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander is in his third year so there shouldn’t be a ton of surprises. Ohio State has been able to get out in space and use its speed and athleticism advantage for multiple years now. We’ll see if there are any adjustments the defense can make in 2020 to negate that.
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