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USA TODAY calls Scott Frost-led Nebraska an ‘unmitigated disaster’

Some strong comments from the national media!

The criticism is piling up on Scott Frost and Nebraska Football, 24 hours after their 31-28 loss to Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. USA TODAY has joined in on the criticism as writer Paul Myerberg has compared the current state of the Cornhusker program to a natural disaster.

An oil spill, a bridge collapse, an industrial explosion, that old black-and-white video of two trains colliding — this is what has come to represent what was once one of the proudest programs in the Bowl Subdivision.

Well, at least he didn’t mention the controversy over Scott Frost’s offensive line statement/joke prior to leaving for Dublin.

His comments last week about offensive linemen throwing up “15 to 20” times during practice had to have been met with shrugged shoulders by a disheartened fan base, which must feel the urge to upchuck at least that many times every fall Saturday. 

Oh good, he didn’t forget.

Take a look below as we’ve cultivated other national media opinions about Scott Frost and Nebraska Football.

Inside the Box Score: Key stats from Nebraska’s loss to Northwestern

The Nebraska Cornhuskers dropped their 2022 opener to the Northwestern Wildcats 28-31, and two key statistics leaped out of the box score.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers dropped their 2022 opener to the Northwestern Wildcats 28-31. It was another heartbreaking loss for the Cornhuskers, who have continued to lose in dramatic fashion under head coach Scott Frost. Last season, the Cornhuskers were 0-8 in one-score games.

There were some positive takeaways, however. Transfer additions Anthony Grant, Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, and Trey Palmer had strong debuts. Grant was the clear leader of the backfield with 19 carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Garcia-Castaneda had four receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown. Palmer had eight receptions for 68 yards.

So, what went wrong for Nebraska? Well, two events clearly stand out. First of all, there was a questionable fumble call against Garcia-Castaneda in the red zone during the second quarter. In the replay, Garcia-Castaneda appears to be down before the ball popped out. However, the referees decided to uphold the original call upon review.

Secondly, the Cornhuskers elected to attempt an onside kick in the third quarter with a 28-17 lead. Northwestern recovered and scored a touchdown on that drive. That self-inflicted wound proved to be critical.

Outside of those plays, two key statistics leaped out of the box score.

Reacting to the first half of Nebraska v Northwestern

Thirty minutes of football are in the books!

One-half of football is in the books, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are trailing the Northwestern Wildcats by a score of 17 to 14. We’ve gathered a variety of social media analysis and opinions from the first half of football in Dublin, Ireland.

So far, the Husker’s offense is outgaining the Wildcats 276 total yards to 273 yards and it’s the passing game leading the way. Starting quarterback Casey Thompson is currently 17 to 24 for 228 yards and one TD. However, the Cornhuskers running game is still looking to bust out as they currently have only 48 yards on 16 attempts for 3.0 yards per rush. In addition, the Husker defense struggled throughout the half unable to come away with a turnover or sack in the first 30 minutes.

Take a look below at first-half reactions and get ready. The second half of football is just around the corner.

5 Keys to Nebraska vs. Northwestern from Dublin, Ireland

What do you need to know before kickoff on Saturday?!

The 2022 college football season kickoff is just around the corner. The season starts for the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a Big Ten Conference matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic from Dublin, Ireland.

Last season the Huskers finished 3-9. All of their losses were by single digits, and seven of the nine were one-possession games. Northwestern was also 3-9 last season. Its worst loss, 56-7, came in October in Lincoln at the hands of the Cornhuskers. Northwestern beat only one Power Five college football team, Rutgers, last season. That win came a week after the Nebraska loss.

Below are five keys to Saturday’s game. Will Nebraska start the season on the right foot? Or is Scott Frost’s seat about to get hotter than he ever imagined?

Take a look below, and let us know what you think.

Around the Big Ten: Desmond Howard says that Scott Frost is the head coach most in need of a season opening win

An ESPN analyst says the pressure is on Scott Frost!

Is Scott Frost the college football coach most in need of a win? According to ESPN’s Desmond Howard, he is, in fact, that football coach. With Nebraska kicking off in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday and Nebraska’s issues in 2021, it would appear that many national experts see Frost in a win-now situation. Rutgers Wire writer Kristian Dyer broke down all the conversations surrounding Nebraska football outside the Lincoln bubble.

How badly does Scott Frost need an opening season?

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Scott Frost talks to media one last time before kickoff

The Week 0 kickoff is just days away!

Nebraska Football coach Scott Frost spoke to the media one last time before the Huskers kickoff their 2022 season against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Nebraska head football coach spent time discussing the team’s travel to Ireland, how they’ve acclimated to their new surroundings, the plans for playcalling, and what the head coach will do on the sidelines on Saturday now that he won’t be calling plays.

That, to me, has always been one of the more important topics of conversation surrounding this team. How does a head coach that used to call plays adapt to no longer having that authority? Frost’s former head coach Tom Osborne once said that he needed to call plays in order to be the best head coach he could be, and that is no longer a luxury the current Nebraska coach has, and Mark Whipple is now the play-caller. Frost also confirmed that Whipple will be on the sideline and defensive coordinator Erik Chinander will be up in the booth.

See below some of the comments from the Husker head coach before the big kickoff on Saturday.

Husker’s release ‘hype video’ one week from kickoff

Get ready for college football one week from today!

One week from today, the waiting will finally end, and college football will be back in our lives. The season is on the horizon, and the Huskers will start 2022 by facing off in a Week 0 Big Ten Conference game on another continent. Nebraska will play the Northwestern Wildcats in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 27th.

The Husker will hold one final practice, and head coach Scott Forst will address the media for one last time before the team gets on a plane and heads across the Atlantic on Monday. Nebraska was initially supposed to play in the 2021 version of this game against fellow Big Ten member Illinois, but that trip was canceled due to the COVID pandemic.

With fan anticipation for the upcoming season reaching a fever pitch, the football team’s official Twitter account decided that now would be a good time for a hype video for the one-week countdown. Accordingly, we’ve attached the video below, media coverage of the initial fan arrivals in Dublin, and the general excitement for the upcoming season. If you’re not ready for college football, I promise this video will get you excited.

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