The math is the easy part.
With three wins in its final four regular-season games, Nebraska (3-5 overall, 1-3 Big Ten) would lock up a bowl bid.
The Huskers actually might need only two more triumphs. Jerry Palm of CBS Sports projects eight teams with 5-7 records taking up spots in bowl games.
For what it's worth, Palm has Nebraska playing Duke in the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Dec. 26.
Snicker if you like, but such a trip would be worth plenty to the Huskers. In fact, reaching any bowl this season would be crucial for first-year coach Mike Riley and his crew.