The Nebraska game has long been penciled in as a potential upset spot for Ohio State. The end of the Buckeyes’ season, with games against Wisconsin, Penn State, Michigan State, and Michigan, is still looming, but Nebraska has undoubtedly some of the most explosive players that Ohio State will see this regular season.
Nebraska is a top-30 team in explosiveness rate, and top-10 in explosive pass rate. Last year’s game was decided by just 5 points thanks to quarterback Adrian Martinez’s excellent play.
But the 2019 Cornhuskers have also lost to Colorado, struggled for much of the game against South Alabama, and allowed 38 points to Illinois in a 4-point win.