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Nebraska -7 and small play on over 51
Both teams have struggled but I think Nebraska has played a much tougher schedule playing in the Big 12. Rebels have a lot of problems right now. No running game and a number of injuries. Boykin and Herring are likely out at DT and , although young, they were 2 of the best players physically and really hurt the depth. 2 starting DBs are also questionable in Grier and Johnson. WR is also getting thin. Fryfogle who was 5 or 6 was kicked off the team during the regular season, Biddle, probably the fastest, is questionable, and Armstead who was probably the 3rd best WR is out. Armstead's loss also hurts on special teams as he was a great PR and I can't remember anyone else returning a punt all year. Huskers have a great PR in Groce and he may get some opportunities in this game. Ridgeway has a nice avg. but he frequently outkicks his coverage and he almost never punts toward the sidelines which could mean some big returns for Groce. Nebraska is also much better at blocking kicks which could be a factor. Nebraska should control the line of scrimmage and wear down a small Ole Miss DL. I expect them to hold a major advantage in time of possession and take control in the 2nd half.
USM +9.5 and uner 47.5
Public is all over OSU and line has moved all the way from 6.5. USM's defense can cause a lot of problems and I think they will make enough plays to keep them in the game. USM plays a conservative offense and I look for them to run the ball and try to win the turnover battle which should keep it a close low-scoring game.
Nebraska -7 and small play on over 51
Both teams have struggled but I think Nebraska has played a much tougher schedule playing in the Big 12. Rebels have a lot of problems right now. No running game and a number of injuries. Boykin and Herring are likely out at DT and , although young, they were 2 of the best players physically and really hurt the depth. 2 starting DBs are also questionable in Grier and Johnson. WR is also getting thin. Fryfogle who was 5 or 6 was kicked off the team during the regular season, Biddle, probably the fastest, is questionable, and Armstead who was probably the 3rd best WR is out. Armstead's loss also hurts on special teams as he was a great PR and I can't remember anyone else returning a punt all year. Huskers have a great PR in Groce and he may get some opportunities in this game. Ridgeway has a nice avg. but he frequently outkicks his coverage and he almost never punts toward the sidelines which could mean some big returns for Groce. Nebraska is also much better at blocking kicks which could be a factor. Nebraska should control the line of scrimmage and wear down a small Ole Miss DL. I expect them to hold a major advantage in time of possession and take control in the 2nd half.
USM +9.5 and uner 47.5
Public is all over OSU and line has moved all the way from 6.5. USM's defense can cause a lot of problems and I think they will make enough plays to keep them in the game. USM plays a conservative offense and I look for them to run the ball and try to win the turnover battle which should keep it a close low-scoring game.
