Much has been said about Dylan Raiola and the Huskers offense, but it’s the defense that has shined for much of the season. They finished top 20 in the nation in total defense (316.9), scoring defense (21.4), and rushing defense (102.9). The ‘Blackshirts’ are a team strength for sure, but they have quite a bit of turnover to contend with this weekend.
After just a year on the job, Nebraska’s defensive coordinator moved on to the same role at Florida State. Interestingly, Coach Rhule had already brought in his former DC at numerous stops Phil Snow to serve as a defensive analyst and has since been officially named an associate head coach.