That the Huskers would struggle on the glass was no secret. NU wasn't a great rebounding team last season and returned the bulk of that lineup.
But the events of recent games have exacerbated the biggest issue Nebraska would face this season.
It's a frustrating conundrum for the Huskers. Nebraska owns one of most efficient offenses in the nation, ranking 10th in KenPom's offensive efficiency rating. The Huskers' effective field-goal percentage, which adjusts for three-pointers being worth more than two-pointers, ranks in the top 40 nationally.
"I don’t want to say we’re undersized, because it’s not an excuse.