Nebraska football fans already know they are in for big changes with the arrival of new head coach Mike Riley. But after being caught in a Groundhog Day type of almost-but-not-quite-good-enough seasons in the past, it’s a legitimate question to ask why fans should expect a breakthrough in 2015.
One reason for optimism might be true freshmen seeing the field and making a difference. Last year, we saw what a difference De’Mornay Pierson-El made for Nebraska. Here are five (well, not exactly) true freshman who could see themselves as starters in 2015.