Check out quick takes from our Nebraska football writers ahead of Nebraska's home opener against NIU. So does Northern Illinois signal caller Rocky Lombardi. Watch the third downsNebraska's defense has started strong; Northern Illinois’s offense has not. Re-energize the passing gameThrough two games, quarterback Jeff Sims and Nebraska’s passing game as a whole have struggled. Northern Illinois’ 156 passing yards allowed per game is the 28th best mark in the country.

Source: Daily Sun September 14, 2023 20:10 UTC