THE RED ZONE BLITZ

Ten seconds. That's how long Husker Nation allowed itself to believe before Indiana shattered our hearts once again. But amid the heartbreak, something unfamiliar emerged: confidence. Now 5-1, Nebraska heads west for a late-night Duck hunt in Eugene, looking to prove its performance against Indiana was no fluke. Can the Blackshirts contain Oregon's explosive offense? Can the Huskers avoid the mistakes that continue to haunt them? The Profizer breaks down three keys to victory

Nebraska is 4-0, the Blackshirts are bringing the heat, and things are finally starting to break the Big Red’s way. But don’t start daydreaming about Indiana just yet. A wounded Maryland team comes limping into Lincoln with something to prove. The Profizer breaks down three keys to handling business, dispatching the Terps and moving to 5-0 for the first time since 2010. It’s Nebraska vs Maryland. Time to cage the turtles.

The non-conference slate is in the rearview mirror and Nebraska sits at 3-0. Something feels different, but now comes the first real test. B1G play begins in East Lansing against Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State. Can the Huskers weather the storm, play disciplined football and prove this team has truly turned a corner? The spark is there. Saturday night, we find out if it becomes a flame.

Nebraska is 2-0 and Husker Nation is starting to believe again. But penalties, slow starts and a missing pass rush are warning signs that can’t be ignored. With #6 North Dakota coming to Lincoln, it’s time for the Huskers to clean it up, put the pedal down and clip the Fighting Hawks’ wings.

I have seen less laundry in a laundromat than what was seen last Saturday morning. Big Ten officiating...what more needs to be said? The...