When you look at Nebraska's 3-5 record (and only their record) there is actual hope that Purdue might win a game. Of all the teams on Purdue's schedule only they and Virginia tech currently have a losing record. Also, Purdue is at home, but that has meant very little with Darrell Hazell's perfect unwinfeated Big Ten home record of 0-9. A closer look reveals that the Cornhuskers are much, much closer to a great season than the record suggests:
BYU L 33-28 - BYU wins on a converted Hail Mary pass as time expires
Miami L 36-33 - Nebraska rallies back from down three scores in the 4th quarter, but loses in overtime.