Husker CornCast: Week 6 (Ohio State)

by William Grubb on Oct 6, 2011 8:03 AM CDT in Nebraska Football Podcast

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 1: Head Coach Luke Fickell of the Ohio State Buckeyes discusses a call with Line Judge Jeff Szink during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans on October 1, 2011 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State defeated Ohio State 10-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Get yo' popcorn ready! It's Buckeye season!

Hosts Jake Sorensen and Will Grubb are joined by Jonathan Franz of Off Tackle Empire, the Big Ten's SB Nation affiliate site. Jonathan tells us of how Ohio State fans view this game and Nebraska's entrance into the conference, and how much the loss of Jim Tressel and Terrelle Pyror have affected the team, fans, and hype around the program. Jonathan surveys the Husker Defense and spots where Ohio State may be able to finally find a sign of offense. He also questions how much this game actually means to Bo, being his alma mater. Finally, Jonathan gives a prediction (you'll have to listen to find out), and Jake and Will do, as well.

The Big Ten season is alive and well! Exciting times in Huskerland!

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From the stats I am looking at

over on FootballOutsiders.com, it appears that our run defense is really what is hurting us because we are actually ranked 10th with regards to defense on downs that are considered “passing downs”. What I am seeing there is that if we can get a team to 3rd and 8, then we are very good at getting to 4th down. Our defensive issue right now seems to be preventing the runs allowing a team to get 3rd and short. What I can’t tell is if we are so efficient at 3rd and long on D because it has happened so rarely and when it has we have been successful or if we really are that good on 3rd and long.

Our O also is actually not terrible on non-passing downs, but wow we are bad when the other team knows we need to pass on a passing down. To me, the stats don’t lie and Beck should be looking to utilize the pass when we don’t have to (I know. This is really deep stuff that nobody has thought of). I am simply pointing out that Martinez struggles when the other team knows we need to pass and otherwise, he ain’t half bad.

by JimmytheRed on Oct 6, 2011 5:19 PM CDT reply actions