Nebraska enters the Big 10 this year with high expectations as Bo Pelini will have a suffocating defense and explosive ground game at his disposal.
Taylor Martinez is back behind center for his sophomore year after rushing for 965 yards and throwing for 1,631 more in 2010. If Martinez can stay healthy he will have two solid targets in Brandon Kinnie and Jamal Turner. Kinnie and Turner will have to replace the team’s leading receiver from last year, Niles Paul who has since graduated. Rex Burkhead will likely get the majority of the carries at running back.
Nebraska's defense looks tough as usual with perhaps the best defensive line in the country led by Jared Crick. The team’s leading tackler, middle linebacker Lavonte David, returns along with Will Compton. Also of note, Nebraska hit it big with several highly ranked corner back recruits who may seem time this season.
The Huskers will start 4-0 with 3 home games and a trip to Wyoming. The Big Ten did Nebraska no favors as they don't play Illinois, Indiana or Purdue, three of the weakest teams in the league. The Big Ten season opens up with a likely title game preview against Wisconsin. Prediction: 10-2 overall; 6-2 in conference.
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