Nebraska’s offense last weekend needed just 15 plays to put its first three offensive touchdowns on the board in a 54-35 win over Illinois.
Its next foe, Michigan State, has allowed three offensive touchdowns combined in its past three games.
Needless to say, this weekend’s matchup against the Spartans is going to be a different level of challenge for an offense that’s been flying high for more than a month now.
“This is close to or as good as the best defenses we’ve faced all year,” NU coach Scott Frost said Monday. “I’ve only watched them for one day (so far this week) and I’ve got a ton of respect for what they do.