As Nebraska enters the second half of the 2023 season, head coach Matt Rhule is looking for a way to spark his team’s passing game. The Huskers offense currently ranks 102nd in the nation in total offense with 342.3 yards per game.
The Huskers passing offense currently ranks 125th in the nation with an average of 141.8 passing yards per game and 71st overall with an average of 12.16 yards per catch. The head coach says Nebraska needs to have more explosive plays in the passing game if the team is going to have sustained success.
“We have to be more explosive on offense. We’re not going to be able to win long-term if you can’t make explosive plays in the passing game. We’re one of the top teams in terms of explosive run plays but we’re going to need explosive pass plays.”
Rhule went on to say that the Huskers have the talent to make explosive plays in the passing game. They just need to make the plays.
“Part of that is getting comfortable and part of that is playmakers as they develop, as you recruit them. There’s a lot of teams on Saturday that catch a slant and take it 80. We have guys that can do that, we just have to continue to get them confident and I see them becoming a more confident team day by day.”
He also made it clear that the defense has been giving up too many explosive passing plays. The Huskers are ranked 27th in total defense, giving up 323.0 yards per game while surrendering 247.2 passing yards per game, good for 94th overall in the country.
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