THE RED ZONE BLITZ

Nebraska heads into a pivotal showdown with Penn State after a composed win at UCLA and a much-needed bye week. TJ Lateef continues to grow, EJ keeps proving he’s one of the nation’s best backs, and the Blackshirts look to steady themselves against a desperate Nittany Lion team fighting for bowl eligibility. Happy Valley won’t be forgiving, but the path to victory is clear—if the Huskers can execute.

October revealed both progress and ghosts for Nebraska football. Now comes USC under the Memorial Stadium lights. The Profizer sees visions of grit, ghosts, and gridiron fate as the Huskers face their biggest test yet. Can they finally exorcise the one-score curse, or will the Trojans ride home victorious?

Nebraska’s 68–0 romp was a taste of dominance, but Houston Christian is next. The Profizer says: bring the juice early, unleash the pass rush, and let the young pups sharpen their teeth. This isn’t playtime — it’s a chance to prove the killer instinct is back. Handle business, build depth, and send HCU back to the kennel. Cards don’t lie: Nebraska 55, HCU 10.