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FAU vs Nebraska- Predicitions!

It all depends on the first quarter. Against UF, the first drive didn't even get us to mid-field. Blow out. Against Texas, we drove down to the, what, 20 and then the snap went over Rusty. Another blow out.

Time and time again, we've come out shaky in the first drive or so. Even against CMU. We'll calm down in the second quarter but if Nebraska has been moving the ball easily, it probably won't matter how calm we are. If Rusty isn't crushed by Suh early on, he'll still have to scramble and that means he'll likely overthrow. You'll see a close-up of Gent or Bonner running downfield, trying to make distance, and then the ball will clearly go right past him out into the sidelines. We'll switch to running plays and Morris/Rose will make some short yardage but probably not enough to get us into the end zone often enough to win.

I expect Nebraska to have a strong defense up front. Their green QB is going to throw an interception to Polo, Mcintosh or Jensen. Someone's going to pick it off. But this won't be the bad Minnesota team and we'll probably only get one. I expect them to line up RBs and make 10-15 yards at a time before we get enough linebackers on the guy to slow him down.

The upside to this game is that their offense apparently plays very similar to our offense… and the defense (which has been doing very well all season) is used to stopping our offense.

Nebraska 35
FAU 24
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Nebraska holds the key to this game…all we can do is put up points every time we touch the ball. I suppose it's possible for them to play horribly enough for us to win, but it's very unlikely. We're talking a meltdown of pretty big proportions here. Zac Lee actually has to cry at some point for us to have a chance.

I truly think we'd have to be up 20 at the half to even have a shot at beating Nebraska…they are way too deep. Remember our pals Troy, and their huge lead on LSU? It's all fun and games until their second string line lines up against our second string line…we can't compete in the trenches with them there. Hell, we let Minnesota back in to the second half when we beat them.

Nebraska 42 FAU 21

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TeamBeer said

Nebraska 42 FAU 21

Braving the spread EXACTLY!! :D
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More accurate prediction for the game……

Walty 24 beers drank- Team Beer 21 beers drank

Team Beer goes for the tie at the end of the game but his girlfriend is upset that he is blacked out and drags him out of the bar.  Walty takes a lonely taxi ride home thinking to himself…."how the hell did we beat Nebraska?" while sipping beer #25.

Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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Nebraska 42 FAU 30.

With Nebraska leading late in the 4th quarter, 35-30, Rusty Smith attempts to pull off a miracle in the 2 minute drill.  With 1:00 on the clock, 2nd down on the Nebraska 35 yd line he guns it to a wide open Chris Bonner on a flag route headed for the endzone.  With the Owl Nation watching with bated breath the ball is tipped at the line, by none other than All-American DL Ndamukong Suh.  The tipped ball is subsequently intercepted and returned for a touchdown, ending the Owl's dream of a Top 25 upset in Lincoln.

In the end the Owls scare the crap out of the Huskers but come up short.

Now get out there and prove me wrong and beat those corn-holes into the ground!

GO OWLS!

Florida Atlantic University Owls
2007 Sun Belt Football Champions 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 2011 Sun Belt Basketball Champions No Bowls without Owls
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walty12 said

More accurate prediction for the game……

Walty 24 beers drank- Team Beer 21 beers drank

Team Beer goes for the tie at the end of the game but his girlfriend is upset that he is blacked out and drags him out of the bar.  Walty takes a lonely taxi ride home thinking to himself…."how the hell did we beat Nebraska?" while sipping beer #25.

Perfection….and the rest of the Owl Nation wakes up on Sunday morning with smiles on their faces knowing that we have arrived.  Oh yeh, and TD Bank calls early on Monday morning begging to get naming rights of the Stadium, which they want built for 2010. 

Florida Atlantic University Owls
2007 Sun Belt Football Champions 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 2011 Sun Belt Basketball Champions No Bowls without Owls
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My prediction of the year, NU 4,746 FAU 14. OK I'm off the RED kool aid now. I will take into account a green qb and a questionable right offensive line. Therefore I will say that our monster kicker Alex Henery will boot our way to a win with 14 field goals. NU 42 FAU 12. Good luck OWLS. GBR ;D
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if the blackshirts give up 30 to you, we are hosed for the season.  nothing against you but well…kansas, oklahoma, texas tech all bring better offenses then you so well yeah.


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nebraska 45
fau 12
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vuren said

if the blackshirts give up 30 to you, we are hosed for the season.  nothing against you but well…kansas, oklahoma, texas tech all bring better offenses then you so well yeah.


that said

nebraska 45
fau 12

I don't know about the 12 we'll definitely get at least 1 TD so maybe 13 lol. A TD and 2 FG's

My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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FAU has good skill position players and Smith looks like a true pro prospect.  Should be a good game.  I hope it's played hard and both teams come out healthy.  If FAU's offense can protect Smith, NU could be in for a long night.  Then the game comes down to our O against your D.  I like that match up.
GBR!
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