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Scouting the opponent: Talking Nebraska with the Lincoln Journal Star’s beat writer

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After an undefeated start and No. 7 College Football Ranking through seven games last season, it appeared head coach Mike Riley had Nebraska clicking.

That’s when the Cornhuskers started a downward spiral. Since the Oct. 29, 2016, loss at Wisconsin, Nebraska is 6-10. The Huskers’ only wins in that span came against Minnesota, Maryland, Arkansas State, Illinois, Purdue and Rutgers.

Coming off a 33-point loss to the Golden Gophers, Nebraska (4-6) is trying to find its footing in Happy Valley. To help break down the Huskers, we spoke to Parker Gabriel — the Nebraska beat writer for the Lincoln Journal Star.