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Big Ten Week 1 Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Strong Opening Claim

By Noah Strackbein

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Sep 3, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mike Riley watches during the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 43-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mike Riley watches during the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 43-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 7 Nebraska

Week 1 result – 43-10 win over Fresno State

Nebraska opened up their 2016 season exactly how they were supposed to. A major win over Fresno State to ease their way back into live action, and get the rust off of the players.

Statistically, Nebraska didn’t really show anything noteworthy on the field. Their ground attack by committee looked strong, but they’ll need to grow more of a passing game if they want to have a successful year.

Tommy Armstrong is who the Cornhuskers want to lead this team moving forward. He’ll need to improve his 5/10 for 108 yards passing, though. This game would have been out of hand well before the fourth quarter if the air attack was capable of doing anything throughout the game.

Nebraska doesn’t look bad, but they certainly don’t look like a National Championship team. They have a lot of work to do before they can compete with the top of the Big Ten. The problem, is that they’re a team talented enough to succeed in the conference, so expectations are higher than most.

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